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Stanbic IBTC: USSD Code, Transfer Charges, SWIFT Code & Rates

Commercial bank · Stanbic · 30 Lagos branches · ₦5M NDIC coverage

AT A GLANCE
SWIFT
SBICNGLX
USSD
*909#
Savings rate
2–5%
Fixed deposit
16–24%
WHY THIS BANK

Best for high earners — relationship manager, premium banking, wealth management.

Part of Standard Bank Group. Premium banking with dedicated relationship managers. IBTC Stockbrokers for NGX trading.

ABOUT Stanbic IBTC
Bank profile · verified

Stanbic IBTC is a Commercial bank (CBN-licensed, NDIC-insured) founded in 1989 (37 years ago), operated by Standard Bank Group. As of 2026 it serves approximately 2M+ customers through 180 branches nationwide.

Founded
1989 · 37 years serving Nigerians
Parent company
Standard Bank Group
Customer base
2M+
Branches nationwide
180
Bank type
Commercial bank (CBN-licensed, NDIC-insured)
Website
stanbicibtc.com
HEAD OFFICE
Stanbic IBTC headquarters
Address
IBTC Place, Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, Lagos
CHARGES
CBN-regulated · effective May 2026
Transfer <₦5,000
FREE
Transfer ₦5,000–₦50,000
₦10
Transfer >₦50,000
₦50
SMS alert
₦6 / SMS
Email alert
FREE
ATM card issuance
₦1,500
ATM card maintenance· scrapped May 2026
FREE
Virtual card
FREE
Current acct maintenance· ₦0 from 2027
₦0.5/₦1,000
Hardware token
₦2,500
Min opening balance
₦10,000
NDIC coverage
₦5M NDIC coverage
TRUE ANNUAL COST
at typical usage

If you make 20 transfers, 4 other-bank ATM visits, and 30 SMS alerts per month:

Stanbic4,560/year

₦2,160 more than Kuda (₦2,400/yr). That's 0 bags of rice.

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HOW TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT

Time to open: 15 minutes · Online via app

UNIQUE FEATURES
IBTC Stockbrokers

The largest brokerage on the Nigerian Exchange by trading volume. Buy NGX stocks directly through the Stanbic app.

Standard Bank parent

Owned by Standard Bank of South Africa — Nigeria's only tier-1 bank with a South African parent. Access to continental corporate banking network.

Wealth management

Dedicated wealth-management arm targeting HNW clients with structured products, mutual funds, and portfolio management.

Pension custody

IBTC Pensions is one of the largest Nigerian Pension Fund Administrators — 30%+ share of the RSA market.

APP RATINGS & CONTACT
iOS rating
4.4 / 5
Android rating
4.2 / 5
Lagos branches
30
Lagos ATMs
80
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers about Stanbic IBTC
What is Stanbic IBTC's USSD code?
Stanbic IBTC's USSD banking code is *909#. Dial it from any phone linked to your account to transfer money, check your balance, buy airtime, or pay bills — no data or app needed.
What is Stanbic IBTC's SWIFT / BIC code?
Stanbic IBTC's SWIFT/BIC code is SBICNGLX. Use this code when receiving international wire transfers into your Stanbic IBTC account.
What are Stanbic IBTC's transfer charges?
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What is Stanbic IBTC's savings account interest rate?
Stanbic IBTC pays 2%–5% per year on savings account balances (as of 2026). Actual rate depends on balance tier and account type.
What is Stanbic IBTC's fixed deposit rate?
Stanbic IBTC offers 16%–24% on fixed deposits, depending on tenor (30, 60, 90, 180 or 365 days). Higher amounts and longer tenors earn the better rates.
Where is Stanbic IBTC's head office located?
Stanbic IBTC's headquarters is at IBTC Place, Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
Is Stanbic IBTC NDIC-insured?
Yes. Deposits at Stanbic IBTC are insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) up to ₦5,000,000 per depositor per bank.
How can I contact Stanbic IBTC customer service?
Website: stanbicibtc.com. Phone: —. Head office visits: Victoria Island, Lagos.
COMPARE WITH OTHERS
FeatureStanbicKudaFidelity
SMS fee₦6FREE₦5
Transfer ₦5K-₦50K₦10₦10₦10
Savings rate5%12%5%
NDIC₦5M₦2M₦5M
App rating (iOS)4.4/54.5/54.2/5
Yearly cost₦4,560₦2,400₦4,200
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SWIFT CODE
SBICNGLX

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SAVINGS vs STOCKS
5% vs NGX +55% YTD

Where does your ₦1M grow faster — savings or NGX stocks?

IN RICE BAGS
₦4,560 = 0.1 bags of rice

Annual banking charges in Lagos market terms.

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