SWIFT/BIC code SCBLNGLATSY
SCBLNGLATSY belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLNGLATSY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLNGLA |
| Branch code | TSY |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited |
| Branch | Treasury Services |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
The way 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.
- TSY 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 BIC SCBLNGLATSY?
SCBLNGLATSY identifies Treasury Services, a branch or department of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited in Lagos, Nigeria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best 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 the amount that arrives in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in SCBLNGLATSY stand for?
SCBL is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and TSY identifies the branch Treasury Services.
Can I use SCBLNGLA instead of SCBLNGLATSY?
SCBLNGLA points to the head office of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited, while SCBLNGLATSY points to Treasury Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SCBLNGLATSY if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use SCBLNGLATSY incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SCBLNGLATSY against the details from Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLNGLATSY, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.