SWIFT/BIC code SCBLAEADDIF
SCBLAEADDIF belongs to Standard Chartered Bank in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLAEADDIF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLAEAD |
| Branch code | DIF |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank |
| Branch | Dubai International Financial Centre - Offshore Banking |
| City | Dubai |
| 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.
- DIF 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 SCBLAEADDIF?
SCBLAEADDIF identifies Dubai International Financial Centre - Offshore Banking, a unit of Standard Chartered Bank in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use SCBLAEADDIF incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SCBLAEADDIF against the details from Standard Chartered Bank before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Chartered Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLAEADDIF, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United Arab Emirates uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest 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 the amount that arrives in United Arab Emirates Dirham with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in SCBLAEADDIF mean?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank, AE stands for United Arab Emirates, AD is the location code and DIF is the code of the branch Dubai International Financial Centre - Offshore Banking.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.