Is SCBLZMLXSSU a valid SWIFT code?

Yes. SCBLZMLXSSU has the right format and is in our directory for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK ZAMBIA PLC, LUSAKA. Confirm with the beneficiary that it is the bank that holds their account.

Can I use the head-office code instead of SCBLZMLXSSU?

Usually, yes: international payments reach the bank through its head-office code, SCBLZMLX. Use SCBLZMLXSSU when the beneficiary or their bank asked for this branch.

SWIFT/BIC · Zambia

SCBLZMLXSSU

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK ZAMBIA PLC · Branch · LUSAKA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC: SCBLZMLXSSU
Institution: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK ZAMBIA PLC
Office: Branch
Branch code: SSU
Address: STAND NO. 4642, CORNER OF MWAIMWENA ROAD AND ADDIS ABABA DRI, 10101 LUSAKA
City: LUSAKA
Country: Zambia

What SCBLZMLXSSU means

SCBLZMLXSSU

SCBLBank code
Four letters chosen by the institution.
ZMCountry code
Zambia (ISO 3166)
LXLocation code
Where the institution sits on the SWIFT network. A 1 in second place marks a passive participant.
SSUBranch code
Identifies one branch or department of the institution.

Other codes for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK ZAMBIA PLC

SCBLZMLXXXXHead office · LUSAKA

Paying an account at this bank

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Questions

Is SCBLZMLXSSU a valid SWIFT code?: Yes. SCBLZMLXSSU has the right format and is in our directory for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK ZAMBIA PLC, LUSAKA. Confirm with the beneficiary that it is the bank that holds their account.
Can I use the head-office code instead of SCBLZMLXSSU?: Usually, yes: international payments reach the bank through its head-office code, SCBLZMLX. Use SCBLZMLXSSU when the beneficiary or their bank asked for this branch.

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About this data

Codes are checked against our directory of banks on TrillioniPay corridors. Always confirm the code with the beneficiary’s bank before sending a payment. Last updated: 23 September 2026.

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