SCBLNPKA — STANDARD CHARTERED BANK NEPAL LIMITED
SCBLNPKA is the SWIFT/BIC code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK NEPAL LIMITED in KATHMANDU, Nepal — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SCBLNPKA is the SWIFT/BIC code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK NEPAL LIMITED in KATHMANDU, Nepal. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | STANDARD CHARTERED BANK NEPAL LIMITED |
| Country | Nepal (NP) |
| Location Code | KA |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SCBLNPKA belong to?
The SWIFT code SCBLNPKA identifies STANDARD CHARTERED BANK NEPAL LIMITED in KATHMANDU, Nepal. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SCBLNPKA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SCBLNPKA are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SCBL) represent the bank code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK NEPAL LIMITED; characters 5-6 (NP) indicate the country code for Nepal; characters 7-8 (KA) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SCBLNPKA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SCBLNPKA is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'KA' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SCBLNPKA instead of SCBLNPKA?
Yes. The 8-character code SCBLNPKA represents the primary headquarters of STANDARD CHARTERED BANK NEPAL LIMITED. The 11-character code SCBLNPKA targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SCBLNPKA (or SCBLNPKAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SCBLNPKA?
The physical address registered for SCBLNPKA is: MADAN BHANDARI MARG, 34 WARD, 44600, KATHMANDU, Nepal. 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).