SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCMCX0CY
SCBLCMCX0CY belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A. in Yaounde, Cameroon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLCMCX0CY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLCMCX |
| Branch code | 0CY |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Yaounde |
| Country | Cameroon |
The way the Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCBL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 0CY 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 SCBLCMCX0CY?
The code SCBLCMCX0CY belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A., a unit of Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A. in Yaounde, Cameroon. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A. take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use SCBLCMCX instead of SCBLCMCX0CY?
SCBLCMCX points to the main office of Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A., while SCBLCMCX0CY points to Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SCBLCMCX0CY if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCMCX0CY, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Cameroon is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in SCBLCMCX0CY stand for?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A., CM is the ISO code of Cameroon, CX is the location code and 0CY identifies the department Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A..
Does Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A. in Cameroon. 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.