SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCNSXWUH
SCBLCNSXWUH belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Wuhan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLCNSXWUH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLCNSX |
| Branch code | WUH |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited |
| Branch | Wuhan Branch |
| City | Wuhan |
| Country | China |
The way the Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- WUH 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 BIC SCBLCNSXWUH?
SCBLCNSXWUH identifies Wuhan Branch, a branch or department of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Wuhan, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in SCBLCNSXWUH stand for?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, CN is the ISO code of China, SX is the location code and WUH identifies the department Wuhan Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SCBLCNSX instead of SCBLCNSXWUH?
SCBLCNSX points to the head office of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, while SCBLCNSXWUH is Wuhan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SCBLCNSXWUH if the recipient asks for it.
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. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 31 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.