SWIFT/BIC code SCBLNGLASSU
SCBLNGLASSU belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLNGLASSU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLNGLA |
| Branch code | SSU |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited |
| Branch | Securities Services |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
How the Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria 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.
- NG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LA 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code SCBLNGLASSU?
SCBLNGLASSU identifies Securities Services, a branch or department of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited in Lagos, Nigeria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of SCBLNGLASSU mean?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and SSU identifies the department Securities Services.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLNGLASSU, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I use SCBLNGLASSU incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SCBLNGLASSU against the details from Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Nigeria with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.