SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCNSXZZH
SCBLCNSXZZH belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Zhengzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLCNSXZZH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLCNSX |
| Branch code | ZZH |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited |
| Branch | Zhengzhou |
| City | Zhengzhou |
| Country | China |
How 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.
- ZZH 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 code SCBLCNSXZZH?
The code SCBLCNSXZZH belongs to Zhengzhou, part of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Zhengzhou, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SCBLCNSX instead of SCBLCNSXZZH?
SCBLCNSX points to the main office of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, while SCBLCNSXZZH points to Zhengzhou. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SCBLCNSXZZH.
Has Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited got other 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.
What do the letters in SCBLCNSXZZH mean?
SCBL is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, CN is the ISO code of China, SX is the location code and ZZH identifies the branch Zhengzhou.
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 intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.