SWIFT/BIC code SCBKUS6SXXX
SCBKUS6SXXX belongs to Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD. in San Francisco,ca, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBKUS6SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBKUS6S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Francisco,ca |
| Country | United States |
How the Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 6S 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 SWIFT code SCBKUS6SXXX?
SCBKUS6SXXX identifies the head office of Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD. in San Francisco,ca, United States. It is the code to use when a payment to Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD. does not need a specific branch.
Is SCBKUS6S and SCBKUS6SXXX the same code?
Yes. SCBKUS6S is the 8-character version of SCBKUS6SXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD. in San Francisco,ca.
What happens if I use SCBKUS6SXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SCBKUS6SXXX with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD. take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD. in United States, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD..
What does each part of SCBKUS6SXXX mean?
SCBK is the bank code of Shanghai Commercial Bank LTD., US stands for United States, 6S is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.