SWIFT/BIC code FRIPLKL1XXX
FRIPLKL1XXX belongs to Fitch Ratings Lanka LTD. in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FRIPLKL1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FRIPLKL1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Fitch Ratings Lanka LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
The way the Fitch Ratings Lanka LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FRIP Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- L1 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 institution uses SWIFT code FRIPLKL1XXX?
The code FRIPLKL1XXX belongs to the head office of Fitch Ratings Lanka LTD. in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Fitch Ratings Lanka LTD..
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Fitch Ratings Lanka LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FRIPLKL1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Sri Lanka is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in FRIPLKL1XXX stand for?
FRIP is the institution code of Fitch Ratings Lanka LTD., LK is the ISO code of Sri Lanka, L1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Does Fitch Ratings Lanka LTD. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FRIPLKL1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Fitch Ratings Lanka LTD. in Sri Lanka, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is FRIPLKL1 and FRIPLKL1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. FRIPLKL1 is the 8-character version of FRIPLKL1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Fitch Ratings Lanka LTD. in Colombo.
How long does a transfer to Fitch Ratings Lanka LTD. take in Sri Lanka?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.