SLCBSLFR — SIERRA LEONE COMMERCIAL BANK LTD
SLCBSLFR is the SWIFT/BIC code for SIERRA LEONE COMMERCIAL BANK LTD in FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SLCBSLFR is the SWIFT/BIC code for SIERRA LEONE COMMERCIAL BANK LTD in FREETOWN, Sierra Leone. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | SIERRA LEONE COMMERCIAL BANK LTD |
| Country | Sierra Leone (SL) |
| Location Code | FR |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SLCBSLFR belong to?
The SWIFT code SLCBSLFR identifies SIERRA LEONE COMMERCIAL BANK LTD in FREETOWN, Sierra Leone. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SLCBSLFR mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SLCBSLFR are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SLCB) represent the bank code for SIERRA LEONE COMMERCIAL BANK LTD; characters 5-6 (SL) indicate the country code for Sierra Leone; characters 7-8 (FR) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SLCBSLFR active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SLCBSLFR is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'FR' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SLCBSLFR instead of SLCBSLFR?
Yes. The 8-character code SLCBSLFR represents the primary headquarters of SIERRA LEONE COMMERCIAL BANK LTD. The 11-character code SLCBSLFR targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SLCBSLFR (or SLCBSLFRXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SLCBSLFR?
The physical address registered for SLCBSLFR is: CHRISTIAN SMITH BUILDING, 29-31 SIAKA STEVENS STREET, FREETOWN, Sierra Leone. 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).