SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCNSXTJN
SCBLCNSXTJN belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Tianjin, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLCNSXTJN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLCNSX |
| Branch code | TJN |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited |
| Branch | Tianjin Branch |
| City | Tianjin |
| 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.
- TJN 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 SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCNSXTJN?
The code SCBLCNSXTJN belongs to Tianjin Branch, a unit of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Tianjin, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in SCBLCNSXTJN 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 TJN identifies the branch Tianjin Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCNSXTJN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use SCBLCNSX instead of SCBLCNSXTJN?
SCBLCNSX points to the main office of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, while SCBLCNSXTJN is Tianjin Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SCBLCNSXTJN if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use SCBLCNSXTJN incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SCBLCNSXTJN with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.