SWIFT/BIC code SCBLGHACKSI
SCBLGHACKSI belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited in Kumasi, Ghana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLGHACKSI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLGHAC |
| Branch code | KSI |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kumasi |
| Country | Ghana |
The way the Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited 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.
- GH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AC Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- KSI 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 BIC SCBLGHACKSI?
SCBLGHACKSI identifies Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited, a branch or department of Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited in Kumasi, Ghana. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLGHACKSI, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Ghana is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of SCBLGHACKSI mean?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited, GH stands for Ghana, AC is the location code and KSI is the code of the department Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited.
How long does it take to send money to Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I enter SCBLGHACKSI incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SCBLGHACKSI against the details from Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited before sending.
Has Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited in Ghana. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.