SWIFT/BIC code SCBLZWHXSSU
SCBLZWHXSSU belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLZWHXSSU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLZWHX |
| Branch code | SSU |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited |
| Branch | Securities Services Unit |
| City | Harare |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
How the Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited 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.
- ZW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HX 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 BIC SCBLZWHXSSU?
SCBLZWHXSSU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Securities Services Unit, a unit of Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited in Harare, Zimbabwe. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited in Zimbabwe, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in SCBLZWHXSSU stand for?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited, ZW stands for Zimbabwe, HX is the code for the city or region and SSU identifies the department Securities Services Unit.
Can I use SCBLZWHX instead of SCBLZWHXSSU?
SCBLZWHX points to the head office of Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited, while SCBLZWHXSSU is Securities Services Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SCBLZWHXSSU if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Zimbabwe with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use SCBLZWHXSSU incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SCBLZWHXSSU against the details from Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.