SWIFT/BIC code SCBLNPKAXXX
SCBLNPKAXXX belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLNPKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLNPKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kathmandu |
| Country | Nepal |
How the Standard Chartered Bank Nepal 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.
- NP Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 SCBLNPKAXXX?
SCBLNPKAXXX identifies the head office of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited in Kathmandu, Nepal. Use it when you send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited.
Does Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SCBLNPKAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited in Nepal, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter SCBLNPKAXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SCBLNPKAXXX against the details from Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited before you confirm.
What does each part of SCBLNPKAXXX stand for?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited, NP is the ISO code of Nepal, KA is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLNPKAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nepal uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Are SCBLNPKA and SCBLNPKAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SCBLNPKA is the 8-character version of SCBLNPKAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited in Kathmandu.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.