SCBLFKFK — STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
SCBLFKFK is the SWIFT/BIC code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK in STANLEY, Falkland Islands — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SCBLFKFK is the SWIFT/BIC code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK in STANLEY, Falkland Islands. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | STANDARD CHARTERED BANK |
| Country | Falkland Islands (FK) |
| Location Code | FK |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SCBLFKFK belong to?
The SWIFT code SCBLFKFK identifies STANDARD CHARTERED BANK in STANLEY, Falkland Islands. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SCBLFKFK mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SCBLFKFK are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SCBL) represent the bank code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK; characters 5-6 (FK) indicate the country code for Falkland Islands; characters 7-8 (FK) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SCBLFKFK active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SCBLFKFK is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'FK' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SCBLFKFK instead of SCBLFKFK?
Yes. The 8-character code SCBLFKFK represents the primary headquarters of STANDARD CHARTERED BANK. The 11-character code SCBLFKFK targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SCBLFKFK (or SCBLFKFKXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SCBLFKFK?
The physical address registered for SCBLFKFK is: ROSS ROAD, FIQQ 1ZZ, STANLEY, Falkland Islands. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
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).