SWIFT/BIC code SCBLGB2LTHO

SCBLGB2LTHO belongs to Standard Chartered Bank in London, United Kingdom.

SCBLGB2LTHO

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSCBLGB2LTHO
8-character codeSCBLGB2L
Branch codeTHO
BankStandard Chartered Bank
BranchTreasury Sea
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Standard Chartered Bank 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.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
THO 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 bank is behind SWIFT code SCBLGB2LTHO?

SCBLGB2LTHO identifies Treasury Sea, a unit of Standard Chartered Bank in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Has Standard Chartered Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in SCBLGB2LTHO stand for?

SCBL is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and THO identifies the branch Treasury Sea.

What happens if I enter SCBLGB2LTHO incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SCBLGB2LTHO against the details from Standard Chartered Bank before sending.

Do I need SCBLGB2LTHO for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need SCBLGB2LTHO.

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