SWIFT/BIC code SCBLGHACSSU
SCBLGHACSSU belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited in Accra, Ghana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLGHACSSU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLGHAC |
| Branch code | SSU |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited |
| Branch | Securities Services Unit |
| City | Accra |
| 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.
- SSU 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 BIC SCBLGHACSSU?
SCBLGHACSSU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Securities Services Unit, a branch or department of Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited in Accra, Ghana. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use SCBLGHAC instead of SCBLGHACSSU?
SCBLGHAC points to the main office of Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited, while SCBLGHACSSU is Securities Services Unit. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SCBLGHACSSU if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in SCBLGHACSSU stand for?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited, GH is the ISO code of Ghana, AC is the location code and SSU is the code of the branch Securities Services Unit.
Has Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited in Ghana. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLGHACSSU, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ghana uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited in Ghana?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.