SWIFT/BIC code BCEYIN5MXXX
BCEYIN5MXXX belongs to Bank of Ceylon in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCEYIN5MXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCEYIN5M |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Ceylon |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
How the Bank of Ceylon SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCEY Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 5M 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
What bank uses BIC BCEYIN5MXXX?
The code BCEYIN5MXXX belongs to the main office of Bank of Ceylon in Chennai (Madras), India. Use it when a payment to Bank of Ceylon does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use BCEYIN5MXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCEYIN5MXXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Bank of Ceylon have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BCEYIN5MXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of Ceylon in India, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are BCEYIN5M and BCEYIN5MXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BCEYIN5M is the 8-character version of BCEYIN5MXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Ceylon in Chennai (Madras).
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Ceylon in India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Ceylon take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.