SWIFT Code SCBLIDJXSMG — STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, SEMARANG

About SWIFT Code SCBLIDJXSMG — STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, SEMARANG

SWIFT code SCBLIDJXSMG is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK in SEMARANG, Indonesia. 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 for all outward international remittances from SEMARANG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SCBLIDJXSMG

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

When to Use SWIFT Code SCBLIDJXSMG

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your STANDARD CHARTERED BANK account in SEMARANG, share SWIFT code SCBLIDJXSMG 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, SEMARANG must provide SWIFT code SCBLIDJXSMG. 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 in SEMARANG rely on SWIFT code SCBLIDJXSMG 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 →

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

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

How SWIFT Code SCBLIDJXSMG Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SCBLIDJXSMG 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.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SCBLIDJXSMG

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SCBLIDJXSMG uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SEMARANG 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 Indonesia.

Data Accuracy

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