Standard Chartered Bank Credit Rating
Standard Chartered Bank holds a blended long-term credit rating of A+ — the "High Grade" band, which is investment grade. That figure combines the latest long-term issuer ratings from S&P, Moody's, Fitch onto a single comparable scale, and indicates a strong capacity to meet its financial commitments. Standard Chartered Bank is owned by Standard Chartered PLC (public). A credit rating measures an institution's ability to meet its financial obligations — it is an opinion, not a guarantee, and it is separate from deposit protection.
Standard Chartered Bank credit ratings by agency
| Agency | Long-term rating | Outlook | Last confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitch Ratings | AA- | — | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Moody's | A1 | — | 19 Jul 2026 |
| S&P Global Ratings | A+ | — | 19 Jul 2026 |
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Rating History
| Date | Rating | Agencies |
|---|---|---|
10 Jul 2026 |
S&P, Moody's, Fitch | |
15 Jun 2019 |
S&P, Moody's, Fitch | |
15 Jun 2016 |
S&P, Moody's, Fitch | |
15 Jan 2016 |
Fitch | |
15 Jan 2016 |
S&P, Moody's, Fitch |
Market signals, ownership and group accounts
Short positions: 0.60% of Standard Chartered plc's shares were held in disclosed net short positions at 9 October 2026, per the FCA's aggregated disclosures.
Only positions of 0.5% or more per holder are disclosed, so this is a floor. Above 2% to 3% is unusual for a UK bank; it is a view on the listed group's shares, not on deposit safety, which the FSCS covers regardless.Shareholding changes disclosed under the FCA's major-holdings rules in the last two years (listed group's shares):
| Date | Holder | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | The Capital Group Companies, Inc | 4.67% | 5.04% ▲ |
| 11 Mar 2026 | The Capital Group Companies, Inc | 5.04% | 4.67% ▼ |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited | 17.00% | 18.01% ▲ |
| 21 Feb 2025 | The Capital Group Companies, Inc | below 3% | 5.04% ▲ |
| 23 Dec 2024 | Norges Bank | 3.00% | 2.98% ▼ |
| 16 Dec 2024 | Norges Bank | 3.00% | 3.00% ▲ |
| 6 Dec 2024 | Norges Bank | 3.05% | 3.00% ▼ |
| Fiscal year | Profit before tax | Net income | Total assets | Equity | Dividends paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $7.0bn | $5.1bn | $920.0bn | $54.6bn | $954m |
| Dec 2024 | $6.0bn | $4.1bn | $849.7bn | $51.3bn | $780m |
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Frequently asked questions about Standard Chartered Bank
Is Standard Chartered Bank safe?
Standard Chartered Bank currently holds a blended long-term credit rating of A+, which is investment grade and indicates a strong capacity to meet its financial commitments. A credit rating is an independent opinion on an institution's ability to meet its financial obligations; it is not a guarantee and can change. Separately, Eligible deposits with UK-authorised banks and building societies are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £120,000 per eligible person, per banking licence (the limit rose from £85,000 on 1 December 2025). Where several brands share a single banking licence, that £120,000 limit is shared across those brands rather than applying to each one separately. This page is information about published credit ratings, not financial advice.
What is Standard Chartered Bank's credit rating?
Standard Chartered Bank has a blended long-term credit rating of A+. This blends the most recent long-term issuer ratings from S&P, Moody's, Fitch, mapped onto a common scale so ratings expressed in different agencies' notation can be compared directly.
Is Standard Chartered Bank covered by the FSCS?
Eligible deposits with UK-authorised banks and building societies are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £120,000 per eligible person, per banking licence (the limit rose from £85,000 on 1 December 2025). Where several brands share a single banking licence, that £120,000 limit is shared across those brands rather than applying to each one separately. Standard Chartered Bank is recorded with FCA reference 114276. Because protection follows the banking licence rather than the brand, check the current position and which brands share a licence on the FSCS website before relying on it.
Who owns Standard Chartered Bank?
Standard Chartered Bank is owned by Standard Chartered PLC (public). Ownership matters for credit ratings because agencies often factor in the likelihood of support from a parent group, and because brands under the same banking licence share a single FSCS limit.
What does a A+ credit rating mean?
A+ sits in the "High Grade" band, indicating a strong capacity to meet its financial commitments. Ratings of BBB- (or Baa3 on Moody's scale) and above are considered investment grade; anything below that is regarded as speculative, sometimes called "high yield". Ratings are reviewed periodically and can be upgraded or downgraded.
What is Standard Chartered Bank's Fitch rating?
Fitch rates Standard Chartered Bank AA- (long-term), as read from the bank's own published disclosures and last confirmed on 10 July 2026. Together with the other agencies' ratings this gives the blended A+ shown on this page.
What is Standard Chartered Bank's Moody's rating?
Moody's rates Standard Chartered Bank A1 (long-term), as read from the bank's own published disclosures and last confirmed on 19 July 2026. Together with the other agencies' ratings this gives the blended A+ shown on this page.
What is Standard Chartered Bank's S&P rating?
S&P rates Standard Chartered Bank A+ (long-term), as read from the bank's own published disclosures and last confirmed on 19 July 2026. Together with the other agencies' ratings this gives the blended A+ shown on this page.
When did Standard Chartered Bank's credit rating last change?
Standard Chartered Bank's blended rating has stood at A+ since 10 July 2026, the most recent change in our records. Ratings are re-checked automatically and this page updates when an agency revises its assessment.