SWIFT/BIC code SCBLSLFRXXX
SCBLSLFRXXX belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Sierra Leone LTD in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLSLFRXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLSLFR |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Sierra Leone LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Freetown |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
The way the Standard Chartered Bank Sierra Leone LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCBL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FR 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 SCBLSLFRXXX?
SCBLSLFRXXX identifies the main office of Standard Chartered Bank Sierra Leone LTD in Freetown, Sierra Leone. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Sierra Leone LTD.
Does Standard Chartered Bank Sierra Leone LTD have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SCBLSLFRXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Standard Chartered Bank Sierra Leone LTD in Sierra Leone, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are SCBLSLFR and SCBLSLFRXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SCBLSLFR is the 8-character version of SCBLSLFRXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Standard Chartered Bank Sierra Leone LTD in Freetown.
What does each part of SCBLSLFRXXX stand for?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank Sierra Leone LTD, SL is the ISO code of Sierra Leone, FR is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Sierra Leone LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLSLFRXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Sierra Leone uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank Sierra Leone LTD in Sierra Leone?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Sierra Leone with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.