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SWIFT/BIC code SCBLDEF1ETC

SCBLDEF1ETC belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

SCBLDEF1ETC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSCBLDEF1ETC
8-character codeSCBLDEF1
Branch codeETC
BankStandard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH
BranchFrankfurt Etc
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How 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.
ETC 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 is behind SWIFT code SCBLDEF1ETC?

SCBLDEF1ETC identifies Frankfurt Etc, a unit of Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need SCBLDEF1ETC to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need SCBLDEF1ETC.

How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Does Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH.

Can I use SCBLDEF1 instead of SCBLDEF1ETC?

SCBLDEF1 is the head office of Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH, while SCBLDEF1ETC points to Frankfurt Etc. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SCBLDEF1ETC if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use SCBLDEF1ETC incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SCBLDEF1ETC against the details from Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH before you confirm.

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