SWIFT/BIC code SCBLAEADABD
SCBLAEADABD belongs to Standard Chartered Bank in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLAEADABD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLAEAD |
| Branch code | ABD |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Abu Dhabi |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
How the Standard Chartered Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCBL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AD Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ABD 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SCBLAEADABD?
SCBLAEADABD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Standard Chartered Bank, a branch or department of Standard Chartered Bank in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SCBLAEADABD stand for?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AD is the code for the city or region and ABD identifies the department Standard Chartered Bank.
How long does it take to send money to Standard Chartered Bank in United Arab Emirates?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank in United Arab Emirates?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in United Arab Emirates Dirham with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLAEADABD, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United Arab Emirates is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Has Standard Chartered Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank in United Arab Emirates. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.