SWIFT/BIC Code for
Standard Chartered Bank, Australia Branch
SCBLAU2S
8-character head-office code · works for all branches
Code Breakdown
SCBL
Bank Code
AU
Country
Australia
2S
Location
SCBLAU2S has no branch code, so it is the head-office (primary) BIC for Standard Chartered Bank, Australia Branch — the code international senders use for transfers to any of the bank's branches.
8 vs 11 Characters — Which Do You Use?
SWIFT codes come in two lengths. An 8-character code (like SCBLAU2S) identifies the bank's head office and covers all of its branches. An 11-character code adds a three-letter branch suffix that points to one specific office.
A common suffix is XXX, which simply means “head office” — so SCBLAU2S and SCBLAU2SXXX are equivalent.
In short: for almost all international transfers to Standard Chartered Bank, Australia Branch, the 8-character code SCBLAU2S is the right one to give the sender.
You don’t need an IBAN to send money to Australia
Australia does not use the IBAN system. For an incoming international transfer to Standard Chartered Bank, Australia Branch, the sender needs:
- • SWIFT/BIC: SCBLAU2S
- • BSB number: the recipient’s (e.g. 432-000)
- • Account number: the recipient’s
- • Recipient’s full name and address
Bank Information
- Institution
- Standard Chartered Bank, Australia Branch
- SWIFT/BIC Code
- SCBLAU2S
- Country
- Australia
- BSB range(s)
- 432
- Branches in BSBFinder
- 1
- Head-office BSB
- 432-000
Standard Chartered Bank, Australia Branch BSB Numbers
Standard Chartered Bank, Australia Branch has 1 active BSB number in the AusPayNet register, across the 432 range. The head-office BSB is 432-000.
When Do You Need This SWIFT Code?
You need the SWIFT code SCBLAU2S when:
- Receiving an international wire transfer into your Standard Chartered Bank, Australia Branch account from overseas
- Someone abroad needs to send you money — give them this SWIFT code along with your BSB and account number
- Setting up an international direct debit or recurring payment from an overseas account
For domestic transfers within Australia, you only need your BSB number and account number — no SWIFT code is required.
Learn more in our guide: BSB vs SWIFT Code: What's the Difference?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Standard Chartered Bank, Australia Branch? ▾
The SWIFT/BIC code for Standard Chartered Bank, Australia Branch is SCBLAU2S.
Do I need a BSB as well as SCBLAU2S for an international transfer? ▾
Yes. SCBLAU2S identifies Standard Chartered Bank, Australia Branch internationally, but the sender also needs your BSB and account number to credit the correct account. Australia does not use IBANs.
Is SCBLAU2S the same for all Standard Chartered Bank, Australia Branch branches? ▾
For most international transfers, yes. SCBLAU2S is the 8-character head-office code for Standard Chartered Bank, Australia Branch and works across its branches. Some transfers may use an 11-character code ending in a branch suffix, but the 8-character code is accepted in the large majority of cases.
How long does an international transfer to Standard Chartered Bank, Australia Branch take? ▾
International SWIFT transfers to Australia typically take 1–5 business days depending on the sending bank, the currency, and any intermediary banks involved. Transfers sent after the receiving bank's daily cut-off are processed the next business day.