The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China first opened a branch office in the capital city of Phnom Penh in 1954. The Bank was forced to close in 1973 when the then government mandated all foreign banks to leave the country. In March 1992 after the long and bitter civil war in Cambodia (known locally as Kampuchea), Standard Chartered opened a representative office in Phnom Penh. Our presence was enlarged when we expanded to a full branch in February 1999. Currently, the branch offers a full range of banking services and is the first bank in Cambodia with SWIFT capability (SWIFT Code: SCBLKHP2). In addition to domestic/international payments, cash management and trade services, the branch also provides funding to network clients. The currency of Cambodia is the Riel (SWIFT Code KHR). The Cambodian economy is almost wholly "Dollarised". Local currency is used to facilitate the payment of local taxes and public utilities and petty trading. Although the country is dollar based, the Riel is freely convertible. Standard Chartered fully understands the importance of time, convenience and efficiency to the success of your business. We aim to make a complex financial world easy for you and help you maximise your opportunities. With over 140 years of experience in the trade finance business and an extensive international branch network, we provide a comprehensive range of flexible and innovative services wherever in the world you do business. We are committed to helping you succeed in a competitive environment. Our products and services are constantly evolving to keep pace with your needs and to fit the way you do business. Please feel free to talk to us or email us on your business requirements and we can give you innovative solutions to your banking needs.