SWIFT/BIC code SCBLDEFXXXX
SCBLDEFXXXX belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Germany Branch in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLDEFXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLDEFX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Germany Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Standard Chartered Bank Germany Branch 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).
- FX 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
What bank uses SWIFT code SCBLDEFXXXX?
SCBLDEFXXXX identifies the headquarters of Standard Chartered Bank Germany Branch in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Standard Chartered Bank Germany Branch does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank Germany Branch take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SCBLDEFXXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SCBLDEFXXXX.
Are SCBLDEFX and SCBLDEFXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SCBLDEFX is the 8-character version of SCBLDEFXXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Standard Chartered Bank Germany Branch in Frankfurt Am Main.
What happens if I enter SCBLDEFXXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SCBLDEFXXXX against the details from Standard Chartered Bank Germany Branch before sending.
What does each part of SCBLDEFXXXX stand for?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank Germany Branch, DE stands for Germany, FX is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.