SWIFT/BIC code DEUTLKLX001
DEUTLKLX001 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG, Colombo Branch in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DEUTLKLX001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DEUTLKLX |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bank AG, Colombo Branch |
| Branch | Colombo Branch |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
The way the Deutsche Bank AG, Colombo Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- DEUT 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.
- 001 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 uses BIC DEUTLKLX001?
DEUTLKLX001 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Colombo Branch, a branch or department of Deutsche Bank AG, Colombo Branch in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of DEUTLKLX001 stand for?
DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank AG, Colombo Branch, LK stands for Sri Lanka, LX is the location code and 001 is the code of the branch Colombo Branch.
What happens if I use DEUTLKLX001 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DEUTLKLX001 with the recipient before sending.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Deutsche Bank AG, Colombo Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code DEUTLKLX001, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Sri Lanka uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use DEUTLKLX instead of DEUTLKLX001?
DEUTLKLX is the main office of Deutsche Bank AG, Colombo Branch, while DEUTLKLX001 points to Colombo Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DEUTLKLX001 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Bank AG, Colombo Branch in Sri Lanka?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.