SWIFT/BIC code HABBLKLCXXX
HABBLKLCXXX belongs to Habib Bank LTD. in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBLKLCXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBLKLC |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Habib Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
How the Habib Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HABB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LC 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 HABBLKLCXXX?
HABBLKLCXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Habib Bank LTD. in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Habib Bank LTD..
What do I need to send money to an account at Habib Bank LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HABBLKLCXXX, 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 HABBLKLCXXX mean?
HABB is the institution code of Habib Bank LTD., LK stands for Sri Lanka, LC is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Does Habib Bank LTD. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HABBLKLCXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Habib Bank LTD. in Sri Lanka, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Bank LTD.?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use HABBLKLCXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HABBLKLCXXX against the details from Habib Bank LTD. before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.