SWIFT/BIC code BCEYLKLX573
BCEYLKLX573 belongs to Bank of Ceylon in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCEYLKLX573 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCEYLKLX |
| Branch code | 573 |
| Bank | Bank of Ceylon |
| Branch | Central Bus Stand Branch |
| 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.
- 573 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 SWIFT code BCEYLKLX573?
BCEYLKLX573 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Central Bus Stand Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Ceylon in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BCEYLKLX instead of BCEYLKLX573?
BCEYLKLX points to the main office of Bank of Ceylon, while BCEYLKLX573 points to Central Bus Stand Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCEYLKLX573 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BCEYLKLX573 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCEYLKLX573 against the details from Bank of Ceylon before sending.
Has Bank of Ceylon got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Ceylon?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Sri Lanka with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in BCEYLKLX573 mean?
BCEY is the bank code of Bank of Ceylon, LK is the ISO code of Sri Lanka, LX is the code for the city or region and 573 identifies the branch Central Bus Stand Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.