SWIFT Code SCBLGHACKSI — STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED, KUMASI

About SWIFT Code SCBLGHACKSI — STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED, KUMASI

SWIFT code SCBLGHACKSI is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED in KUMASI, Ghana. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED for all outward international remittances from KUMASI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SCBLGHACKSI

The code SCBLGHACKSI follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SCBLGHACKSI

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED account in KUMASI, share SWIFT code SCBLGHACKSI with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED, KUMASI must provide SWIFT code SCBLGHACKSI. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED in KUMASI rely on SWIFT code SCBLGHACKSI for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED →

How SWIFT Code SCBLGHACKSI Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SCBLGHACKSI and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SCBLGHACKSI

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SCBLGHACKSI uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KUMASI only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Ghana.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm SCBLGHACKSI directly with STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED's KUMASI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.