SWIFT/BIC code FCBKLALAXXX
FCBKLALAXXX belongs to First Commercial Bank LTD, Vientiane Branch in Vientiane, Laos.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FCBKLALAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FCBKLALA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Commercial Bank LTD, Vientiane Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vientiane |
| Country | Laos |
How the First Commercial Bank LTD, Vientiane Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FCBK 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code FCBKLALAXXX?
FCBKLALAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of First Commercial Bank LTD, Vientiane Branch in Vientiane, Laos. Use it when you send money to an account at First Commercial Bank LTD, Vientiane Branch.
Are FCBKLALA and FCBKLALAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. FCBKLALA is the short version of FCBKLALAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach First Commercial Bank LTD, Vientiane Branch in Vientiane.
Does First Commercial Bank LTD, Vientiane Branch use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FCBKLALAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for First Commercial Bank LTD, Vientiane Branch in Laos, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to First Commercial Bank LTD, Vientiane Branch in Laos?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Laos with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in FCBKLALAXXX mean?
FCBK is the institution code of First Commercial Bank LTD, Vientiane Branch, LA stands for Laos, LA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at First Commercial Bank LTD, Vientiane Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FCBKLALAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Laos is not part of SEPA, 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.