SWIFT/BIC code BATSLKA1XXX
BATSLKA1XXX belongs to Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATSLKA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATSLKA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
How the Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BATS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A1 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 institution is behind BIC BATSLKA1XXX?
The code BATSLKA1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Use it when a payment to Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC does not need a specific branch.
Does Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BATSLKA1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC in Sri Lanka, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of BATSLKA1XXX mean?
BATS is the bank code of Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC, LK is the ISO code of Sri Lanka, A1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BATSLKA1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Sri Lanka is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC in Sri Lanka?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Are BATSLKA1 and BATSLKA1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BATSLKA1 is the short version of BATSLKA1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC in Colombo.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.