SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCNSXCHQ
SCBLCNSXCHQ belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Chongqing, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLCNSXCHQ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLCNSX |
| Branch code | CHQ |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited |
| Branch | Chongqing Branch |
| City | Chongqing |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- CHQ 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 SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCNSXCHQ?
SCBLCNSXCHQ identifies Chongqing Branch, a branch or department of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Chongqing, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SCBLCNSX instead of SCBLCNSXCHQ?
SCBLCNSX is the main office of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, while SCBLCNSXCHQ points to Chongqing Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SCBLCNSXCHQ if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use SCBLCNSXCHQ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SCBLCNSXCHQ against the details from Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited before sending.
What do the letters in SCBLCNSXCHQ 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 CHQ is the code of the department Chongqing Branch.
Does Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 31 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.