SWIFT/BIC code BKKBLALAXXX
BKKBLALAXXX belongs to Bangkok Bank PLC, Vientiane Branch in Vientiane, Laos.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKKBLALAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKKBLALA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bangkok Bank PLC, Vientiane Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vientiane |
| Country | Laos |
How the Bangkok Bank PLC, Vientiane Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKKB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LA 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKKBLALAXXX?
The code BKKBLALAXXX belongs to the main office of Bangkok Bank PLC, Vientiane Branch in Vientiane, Laos. Use it when you send money to an account at Bangkok Bank PLC, Vientiane Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bangkok Bank PLC, Vientiane Branch?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Laos with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use BKKBLALAXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKKBLALAXXX against the details from Bangkok Bank PLC, Vientiane Branch before you confirm.
Is BKKBLALA and BKKBLALAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BKKBLALA is the short version of BKKBLALAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Bangkok Bank PLC, Vientiane Branch in Vientiane.
Does Bangkok Bank PLC, Vientiane Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BKKBLALAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bangkok Bank PLC, Vientiane Branch in Laos, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Bangkok Bank PLC, Vientiane Branch in Laos?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.