SWIFT/BIC code BCEYLKLX131
BCEYLKLX131 belongs to Bank of Ceylon in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCEYLKLX131 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCEYLKLX |
| Branch code | 131 |
| Bank | Bank of Ceylon |
| Branch | Foreign Currency Banking Unit |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
How the Bank of Ceylon SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCEY Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 131 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BCEYLKLX131?
The code BCEYLKLX131 belongs to Foreign Currency Banking Unit, part of Bank of Ceylon in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BCEYLKLX instead of BCEYLKLX131?
BCEYLKLX is the main office of Bank of Ceylon, while BCEYLKLX131 points to Foreign Currency Banking Unit. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCEYLKLX131.
What do the letters in BCEYLKLX131 stand for?
BCEY is the bank code of Bank of Ceylon, LK stands for Sri Lanka, LX is the code for the city or region and 131 identifies the branch Foreign Currency Banking Unit.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Ceylon?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Bank of Ceylon have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 8 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Ceylon in Sri Lanka, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Ceylon.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Ceylon?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCEYLKLX131, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Sri Lanka uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.