SWIFT/BIC code ASSPLKL1XXX

ASSPLKL1XXX belongs to Asian Securities (Pvt) LTD in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

ASSPLKL1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeASSPLKL1XXX
8-character codeASSPLKL1
Branch codeXXX
BankAsian Securities (Pvt) LTD
BranchHead office
CityColombo
CountrySri Lanka

How the Asian Securities (Pvt) LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ASSP Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
LK Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
L1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ASSPLKL1XXX?

The code ASSPLKL1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Asian Securities (Pvt) LTD in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the code to use when a payment to Asian Securities (Pvt) LTD does not need a specific branch.

What does each part of ASSPLKL1XXX stand for?

ASSP is the institution code of Asian Securities (Pvt) LTD, LK is the ISO code of Sri Lanka, L1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

What do I need to send money to an account at Asian Securities (Pvt) LTD?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code ASSPLKL1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Sri Lanka is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

How long does it take to send money to Asian Securities (Pvt) LTD?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What happens if I enter ASSPLKL1XXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ASSPLKL1XXX against the details from Asian Securities (Pvt) LTD before sending.

Is ASSPLKL1 and ASSPLKL1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. ASSPLKL1 is the short version of ASSPLKL1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Asian Securities (Pvt) LTD in Colombo.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.