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