SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCMCXXXX
SCBLCMCXXXX belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A. in Douala, Cameroon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLCMCXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLCMCX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Douala |
| 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.
- 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
What bank uses BIC SCBLCMCXXXX?
The code SCBLCMCXXXX belongs to the head office of Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A. in Douala, Cameroon. It is the code to use when a payment to Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A. does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A. take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A. in Cameroon?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Cameroon with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of SCBLCMCXXXX mean?
SCBL is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A., CM is the ISO code of Cameroon, CX is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCMCXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Cameroon is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Are SCBLCMCX and SCBLCMCXXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SCBLCMCX is the short version of SCBLCMCXXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Standard Chartered Bank Cameroon S.A. in Douala.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.