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Standard Chartered operates under SWIFT/BIC code SCBLGB2L from London, United Kingdom. Standard Chartered specialises in trade and treasury for Africa, Asia and the Middle East. London is the head office BIC; the bank operates in 50+ markets via its own branches.
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Standard Chartered specialises in trade and treasury for Africa, Asia and the Middle East. London is the head office BIC; the bank operates in 50+ markets via its own branches.
If you have sent or received a SWIFT payment routed through Standard Chartered, you can verify and track it free using the UETR. Paste your 36-character UETR into the Ohmyfin homepage tracker and you will see the latest available SWIFT status — including which correspondent (possibly Standard Chartered itself) is holding the funds.
Standard Chartered's SCBLGB2L BIC follows the ISO 9362 standard: 4-letter bank code + 2-letter country code (GB) + 2-character location code (2L). Some payments may also use 11-character branch BICs that begin with SCBLGB2L.
Key facts
Bank: Standard Chartered
Primary BIC: SCBLGB2L
Head office: London, United Kingdom
Standard: ISO 9362
Track payments routed through this bank free on Ohmyfin via UETR
Frequently asked questions
What is the SWIFT/BIC code for Standard Chartered?
The primary SWIFT/BIC code for Standard Chartered head office is SCBLGB2L. Branches use 11-character extensions of this code.
Where is Standard Chartered headquartered?
Standard Chartered is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
How do I track a payment routed through Standard Chartered?
Get the UETR from your bank, paste it into the Ohmyfin tracker, and you will see whether the payment is at Standard Chartered or has moved on. Tracking is free and requires no bank login.
Is Ohmyfin affiliated with Standard Chartered?
No. Ohmyfin is an independent tracking service. Standard Chartered and its trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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