SWIFT/BIC code SCBLZAJJSSU
SCBLZAJJSSU belongs to Standard Chartered Bank in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLZAJJSSU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLZAJJ |
| Branch code | SSU |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank |
| Branch | Securities Services |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the Standard Chartered Bank 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.
- ZA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- JJ 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code SCBLZAJJSSU?
SCBLZAJJSSU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Securities Services, part of Standard Chartered Bank in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Standard Chartered Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank in South Africa, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in SCBLZAJJSSU mean?
SCBL is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, JJ is the location code and SSU is the code of the branch Securities Services.
Can I use SCBLZAJJ instead of SCBLZAJJSSU?
SCBLZAJJ points to the main office of Standard Chartered Bank, while SCBLZAJJSSU is Securities Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SCBLZAJJSSU.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Chartered Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLZAJJSSU, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.