SCBLAU2STSY — STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, AUSTRALIA
SCBLAU2STSY is the SWIFT/BIC code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, AUSTRALIA in SYDNEY, Australia — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
SCBLAU2STSY is the SWIFT/BIC code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, AUSTRALIA in SYDNEY, Australia. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: SCBLAU2S
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, AUSTRALIA |
| Country | Australia (AU) |
| Location Code | 2S |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SCBLAU2STSY belong to?
The SWIFT code SCBLAU2STSY identifies STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, AUSTRALIA in SYDNEY, Australia. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SCBLAU2STSY mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SCBLAU2STSY are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SCBL) represent the bank code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, AUSTRALIA; characters 5-6 (AU) indicate the country code for Australia; characters 7-8 (2S) specify the location code; and the final characters (TSY) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SCBLAU2STSY active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SCBLAU2STSY is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2S' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SCBLAU2S instead of SCBLAU2STSY?
Yes. The 8-character code SCBLAU2S represents the primary headquarters of STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, AUSTRALIA. The 11-character code SCBLAU2STSY targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SCBLAU2S (or SCBLAU2SXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SCBLAU2STSY?
The physical address registered for SCBLAU2STSY is: 2000, SYDNEY, Australia. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the SCBLAU2STSY code in Australia?
The SWIFT code SCBLAU2STSY is used for international inbound wire transfers in Australia. Domestic payments use 6-digit BSB numbers; SWIFT is reserved for cross-border wires.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).