Bank profile · Branch of an international bank · 2026
Standard Chartered UAE: UAE Bank Profile (2026)
Updated September 2026 · CBUAE register verified methodology
Standard Chartered has operated in the UAE since the late 1950s and focuses on Priority banking, wealth and corporate clients.
- Type
- Branch of an international bank
- Headquarters
- Dubai
- Founded
- 1958
- SWIFT/BIC
- SCBLAEAD
Overview
About Standard Chartered UAE
The bank's retail offer is built around Priority banking with cards, savings and investment products; corporate and institutional banking is a major pillar.
SC is a common pick for professionals who already bank with the group in Asia, Africa or Europe.
Standard Chartered UAE is a good fit if you need:
- ✓ Priority banking for professionals
- ✓ Wealth and investments
- ✓ Clients of the group in other countries
Products
What Standard Chartered UAE offers
- Personal loans
- Credit cards
- Mortgages
- Car loans
- Current accounts
- Savings accounts
- Term deposits
- Business & SME banking
- Private banking & wealth
- International transfers
Product line-ups change; confirm the current offer on the bank's website before applying. We deliberately don't publish rates and fees here — they change too often to be evergreen.
Process
How to open an account
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Check which segment (Priority, Premier) fits your profile
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Apply online and talk to a relationship manager
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Pass KYC and enhanced compliance checks
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Activate the account and services
Document pack
- Passport and Emirates ID with a valid residence visa
- Salary certificate (banks usually expect a higher minimum income for international banks)
- Proof of address in the UAE
International banks often serve retail through priority segments with relationship thresholds set individually.
Key facts
Standard Chartered UAE — key facts
| Type | Branch of an international bank |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Dubai |
| Founded | 1958 — one of the oldest foreign banks in the UAE |
| Ownership | Standard Chartered Group |
| SWIFT/BIC | SCBLAEAD |
| Website | sc.com/ae |
| Head office | Emaar Square, Downtown Dubai |
Location
Where to find Standard Chartered UAE
Head office: Emaar Square, Downtown Dubai
Branch networks and visitor access change — confirm the address and opening hours on the bank's website before you go. The map searches the bank's head office by name; verify the pin before travelling.
FAQ
Standard Chartered UAE — FAQ
What kind of bank is Standard Chartered UAE?
Standard Chartered UAE is a branch of an international bank in the UAE. Founded in 1958 (one of the oldest foreign banks in the UAE); headquartered in Dubai.
Who is behind Standard Chartered UAE?
Standard Chartered UAE is part of Standard Chartered Group.
What is the SWIFT code of Standard Chartered UAE?
The SWIFT/BIC code of Standard Chartered UAE for international transfers is SCBLAEAD. Always confirm the code with the bank itself before sending a payment.
What products does Standard Chartered UAE offer in the UAE?
Standard Chartered UAE's product line-up in the UAE includes Personal loans, Credit cards, Mortgages, Car loans, Current accounts, Savings accounts, Term deposits, Business & SME banking, Private banking & wealth and International transfers.
How do I open an account with Standard Chartered UAE?
As a branch of an international bank, Standard Chartered UAE opens accounts this way: Check which segment (Priority, Premier) fits your profile → Apply online and talk to a relationship manager → Pass KYC and enhanced compliance checks → Activate the account and services. The basic document pack: Passport and Emirates ID with a valid residence visa, Salary certificate (banks usually expect a higher minimum income for international banks), Proof of address in the UAE. International banks often serve retail through priority segments with relationship thresholds set individually.
Is Standard Chartered UAE an Islamic bank?
No. Standard Chartered UAE is a conventional bank that works with interest-based products.
Choosing between banks?
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