SWIFT/BIC code SCBLQAQXXXX
SCBLQAQXXXX belongs to Standard Chartered Bank in Doha, Qatar.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLQAQXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLQAQX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Doha |
| Country | Qatar |
How the Standard Chartered Bank 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.
- QA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- QX 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT code SCBLQAQXXXX?
SCBLQAQXXXX identifies the headquarters of Standard Chartered Bank in Doha, Qatar. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank.
Is SCBLQAQX and SCBLQAQXXXX the same code?
Yes. SCBLQAQX is the short version of SCBLQAQXXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Standard Chartered Bank in Doha.
Does Standard Chartered Bank use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SCBLQAQXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Standard Chartered Bank in Qatar, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of SCBLQAQXXXX mean?
SCBL is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank, QA stands for Qatar, QX is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLQAQXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Qatar is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Standard Chartered Bank in Qatar?
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.