SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCNSXCDU
SCBLCNSXCDU belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Chengdu, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLCNSXCDU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLCNSX |
| Branch code | CDU |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited |
| Branch | Chengdu Branch |
| City | Chengdu |
| Country | China |
How the Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCBL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CDU 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 branch is behind SWIFT code SCBLCNSXCDU?
SCBLCNSXCDU identifies Chengdu Branch, a branch or department of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Chengdu, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SCBLCNSXCDU stand for?
SCBL is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, CN is the ISO code of China, SX is the code for the city or region and CDU is the code of the branch Chengdu Branch.
Can I use SCBLCNSX instead of SCBLCNSXCDU?
SCBLCNSX points to the head office of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, while SCBLCNSXCDU is Chengdu Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SCBLCNSXCDU.
Does Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 31 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited.
What happens if I enter SCBLCNSXCDU incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SCBLCNSXCDU against the details from Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of 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.