SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCIABSSU
SCBLCIABSSU belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Cote D'ivoire in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLCIABSSU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLCIAB |
| Branch code | SSU |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Cote D'ivoire |
| Branch | Securities Services |
| City | Abidjan |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
The way the Standard Chartered Bank Cote D'ivoire 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.
- CI Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SSU 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
What bank uses BIC SCBLCIABSSU?
The code SCBLCIABSSU belongs to Securities Services, a branch or department of Standard Chartered Bank Cote D'ivoire in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in SCBLCIABSSU stand for?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank Cote D'ivoire, CI is the ISO code of Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the location code and SSU identifies the branch Securities Services.
What happens if I enter SCBLCIABSSU with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SCBLCIABSSU against the details from Standard Chartered Bank Cote D'ivoire before you confirm.
Can I use SCBLCIAB instead of SCBLCIABSSU?
SCBLCIAB points to the head office of Standard Chartered Bank Cote D'ivoire, while SCBLCIABSSU is Securities Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SCBLCIABSSU if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Cote D'ivoire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCIABSSU, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Côte d’Ivoire is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank Cote D'ivoire take in Côte d’Ivoire?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.