SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCNSXSHF
SCBLCNSXSHF belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLCNSXSHF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLCNSX |
| Branch code | SHF |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited |
| Branch | Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
The way 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.
- SHF 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCNSXSHF?
The code SCBLCNSXSHF belongs to Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch, a branch or department of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Shanghai, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCNSXSHF, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter SCBLCNSXSHF incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SCBLCNSXSHF against the details from Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited before you confirm.
What do the letters in SCBLCNSXSHF stand for?
SCBL is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, CN stands for China, SX is the location code and SHF identifies the department Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone Sub-Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Has Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 31 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in China. 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.