SWIFT/BIC code SCBLHKH1ZLA
SCBLHKH1ZLA belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLHKH1ZLA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLHKH1 |
| Branch code | ZLA |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited |
| Branch | Loans Department |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCBL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- H1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ZLA 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 branch is behind SWIFT code SCBLHKH1ZLA?
The code SCBLHKH1ZLA belongs to Loans Department, a unit of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use SCBLHKH1 instead of SCBLHKH1ZLA?
SCBLHKH1 is the main office of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, while SCBLHKH1ZLA points to Loans Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SCBLHKH1ZLA if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in SCBLHKH1ZLA stand for?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, H1 is the location code and ZLA is the code of the branch Loans Department.
What is the best way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong SAR China. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited take in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.