SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCNSXCHS
SCBLCNSXCHS belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Changsha, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLCNSXCHS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLCNSX |
| Branch code | CHS |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited |
| Branch | Changsha Branch |
| City | Changsha |
| Country | China |
How the Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited 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.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CHS 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 is behind BIC SCBLCNSXCHS?
SCBLCNSXCHS identifies Changsha Branch, a branch or department of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Changsha, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use SCBLCNSXCHS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SCBLCNSXCHS against the details from Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCNSXCHS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use SCBLCNSX instead of SCBLCNSXCHS?
SCBLCNSX points to the head office of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, while SCBLCNSXCHS is Changsha Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SCBLCNSXCHS if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in SCBLCNSXCHS stand for?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, CN is the ISO code of China, SX is the code for the city or region and CHS identifies the branch Changsha Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.