SWIFT/BIC code SCBLUGKASSU
SCBLUGKASSU belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited in Kampala, Uganda.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLUGKASSU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLUGKA |
| Branch code | SSU |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited |
| Branch | Securities Services Unit |
| City | Kampala |
| Country | Uganda |
How the Standard Chartered Bank Uganda 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.
- UG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA 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
Which bank uses SWIFT code SCBLUGKASSU?
SCBLUGKASSU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Securities Services Unit, a unit of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited in Kampala, Uganda. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLUGKASSU, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Uganda is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter SCBLUGKASSU incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SCBLUGKASSU against the details from Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited before you confirm.
Can I use SCBLUGKA instead of SCBLUGKASSU?
SCBLUGKA points to the head office of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited, while SCBLUGKASSU is Securities Services Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SCBLUGKASSU.
What does each part of SCBLUGKASSU mean?
SCBL is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited, UG stands for Uganda, KA is the location code and SSU is the code of the branch Securities Services Unit.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.