SWIFT/BIC code SCBLDEF1XXX

SCBLDEF1XXX belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

SCBLDEF1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSCBLDEF1XXX
8-character codeSCBLDEF1
Branch codeXXX
BankStandard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH
BranchHead office
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How the Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH 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.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
F1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT code SCBLDEF1XXX?

The code SCBLDEF1XXX belongs to the head office of Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH.

Has Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH got 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.

What does each part of SCBLDEF1XXX stand for?

SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank (Germany) GMBH, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Do I need SCBLDEF1XXX to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SCBLDEF1XXX.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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