SWIFT Code SCBLTHBX — STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (THAI) PCL, BANGKOK

About SWIFT Code SCBLTHBX — STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (THAI) PCL, BANGKOK

SWIFT code SCBLTHBX is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (THAI) PCL in BANGKOK, Thailand. 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 (THAI) PCL for all outward international remittances from BANGKOK. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SCBLTHBX

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

When to Use SWIFT Code SCBLTHBX

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (THAI) PCL account in BANGKOK, share SWIFT code SCBLTHBX 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 (THAI) PCL, BANGKOK must provide SWIFT code SCBLTHBX. 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 (THAI) PCL in BANGKOK rely on SWIFT code SCBLTHBX 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 (THAI) PCL →

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

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (THAI) PCL →

How SWIFT Code SCBLTHBX Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SCBLTHBX

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SCBLTHBX uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BANGKOK 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 Thailand.

Data Accuracy

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