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SWIFT/BIC code SCBLDEF1CBG

SCBLDEF1CBG belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

SCBLDEF1CBG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSCBLDEF1CBG
8-character codeSCBLDEF1
Branch codeCBG
BankStandard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH
BranchConsumer Banking
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way the Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH 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.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
F1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
CBG 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 branch uses BIC SCBLDEF1CBG?

SCBLDEF1CBG identifies Consumer Banking, a unit of Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter SCBLDEF1CBG incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SCBLDEF1CBG with the recipient before sending.

How long does it take to send money to Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need SCBLDEF1CBG for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need SCBLDEF1CBG.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in SCBLDEF1CBG mean?

SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and CBG identifies the branch Consumer Banking.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.