SCBLGHACXXX BIC / SWIFT Code - STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED

The SWIFT Code /BIC SCBLGHACXXX is issued by STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED. The bank branch for the SWIFT Code is (HEAD OFFICE).

Here are the BANK details for this SWIFT CODE

BANK:	STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED
Bank Code:	SCBL
City and Address:	ACCRA ()
Validity Check	This SWIFT CODE is Valid
COUNTRY:	GH , Ghana
Bank Branch:	(HEAD OFFICE)
BIC /SWIFT Code:	SCBLGHAC

Now let's take a look at the SWIFT code components breakdown

Bank Name	STANDARD CHARTERED BANK GHANA LIMITED, ACCRA
SWIFT Code (BIC)	SCBLGHAC
Bank Code	SCBL
Country Code	GH
Location Code	AC
Branch Code	XXX

About Ghana

Ghana ( GAH-nə; Twi: Gaana, Ewe: Gana, Dagbani: Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Togo in the east. Ghana covers an area of 239,535 km² (92,485 sq mi), spanning diverse biomes that range from coastal savannas to tropical rainforests. With over 32 million inhabitants, Ghana is the second-most populous country in West Africa, after Nigeria. The capital and largest city is Accra; other major cities are Kumasi, Tamale, and Sekondi-Takoradi.

The earliest known kingdoms to emerge in what today is modern Ghana were the Kingdom of Dagbon and the Bono state, with the Bono state existing in the area that is modern Ghana during the 11th century. Kingdoms and empires such as Kingdom of Dagbon in the north and the Ashanti Empire in the south emerged over the centuries. Beginning in the 15th century, the Portuguese Empire, followed by other European powers, contested the area for trading rights, until the British ultimately established control of the coast by the 19th century. Following over a century of colonial resistance, the current borders of the country took shape, encompassing 4 separate British colonial territories: Gold Coast, Ashanti, the Northern Territories, and British Togoland. These were unified as an independent dominion within the Commonwealth of Nations. On 6 March 1957, Ghana became the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve sovereignty. Ghana subsequently became influential in decolonisation efforts and the Pan-African movement.

Ghana is a multi-ethnic country with linguistic and religious groups; while the Akan are the largest ethnic group, they constitute a plurality. Most Ghanaians are Christians (71.3%); almost a fifth are Muslims; a tenth practise traditional faiths or report no religion. Ghana is a unitary constitutional democracy led by a president who is head of state and head of government. For political stability in Africa, Ghana ranked 7th in the 2012 Ibrahim Index of African Governance and 5th in the 2012 Fragile States Index. It has maintained since 1993 one of the freest and most stable governments on the continent, and it performs relatively well in healthcare, economic growth, and human development, so that it has a significant influence in West Africa and Africa as a whole. Ghana is highly integrated in international affairs, being a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement, African Union and a member of the Economic Community of West African States, Group of 24 and Commonwealth of Nations.

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A SWIFT code checker is an online tool or service that allows you to verify the accuracy of a SWIFT code. SWIFT codes, also known as BIC (Bank Identifier Code) or SWIFT-BIC codes, are unique identification codes used by banks and financial institutions worldwide for international money transfers. These codes consist of letters and numbers and help ensure that funds are sent to the correct destination.

A SWIFT code checker typically functions by allowing you to enter a SWIFT code, and it then provides information about the bank or financial institution associated with that code. This information may include the bank's name, location, and sometimes additional details like branch information.

Using a SWIFT code checker can help you confirm that you have the correct SWIFT code when sending or receiving international payments, reducing the risk of errors and ensuring that your money reaches its intended recipient. It's a useful tool for individuals and businesses engaged in international financial transactions.

What is SWIFT CODE or BIC ?

A SWIFT code, also known as a Bank Identifier Code (BIC), is a unique identification code used by banks and financial institutions worldwide. It serves as a standardized way to identify a particular bank or financial institution during international financial transactions, particularly for wire transfers and electronic communication between banks.

SWIFT codes consist of a combination of letters and numbers, typically 8 to 11 characters long. Each part of the code has a specific meaning:

Bank Code: The first four letters represent the bank or financial institution's name or acronym. This part of the code identifies the institution itself.
Country Code: The next two letters represent the country in which the bank is located. They indicate the country where the bank is registered or headquartered.
Location Code: The following two letters (or digits) can further specify the location of the bank, often indicating the city or branch where the account is held. This part is optional and not always present in all SWIFT codes.
Branch Code (Optional): In some cases, the last three digits (or characters) of the SWIFT code can represent a specific branch of the bank. This part is also optional and may not be included in all SWIFT codes.

SWIFT codes are crucial for international money transfers because they help ensure that funds are sent to the correct destination. When you initiate an international payment, you'll need to provide the SWIFT code of the recipient bank, along with other account details, to ensure that the money reaches the intended recipient's account. It's a standardized system that facilitates secure and efficient cross-border financial transactions.