SWIFT/BIC code SCBKGB2XXXX
SCBKGB2XXXX belongs to Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD. in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBKGB2XXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBKGB2X |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2X Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses BIC SCBKGB2XXXX?
The code SCBKGB2XXXX belongs to the main office of Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD. in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD..
What do the letters in SCBKGB2XXXX mean?
SCBK is the institution code of Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2X is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need SCBKGB2XXXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need SCBKGB2XXXX.
How long does a transfer to Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD. take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is SCBKGB2X and SCBKGB2XXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SCBKGB2X is the short version of SCBKGB2XXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD. in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.