SWIFT/BIC code HBLILKLX001
HBLILKLX001 belongs to Hatton National Bank PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBLILKLX001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBLILKLX |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Hatton National Bank PLC |
| Branch | Foreign Currency Banking Unit |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
The way the Hatton National Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HBLI 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 bank is behind SWIFT code HBLILKLX001?
HBLILKLX001 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Foreign Currency Banking Unit, part of Hatton National Bank PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HBLILKLX001 stand for?
HBLI is the bank code of Hatton National Bank PLC, LK is the ISO code of Sri Lanka, LX is the code for the city or region and 001 identifies the branch Foreign Currency Banking Unit.
What is the best way to send money to Hatton National Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Sri Lanka with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Hatton National Bank PLC?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use HBLILKLX instead of HBLILKLX001?
HBLILKLX points to the head office of Hatton National Bank PLC, while HBLILKLX001 points to Foreign Currency Banking Unit. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBLILKLX001.
What do I need to send money to an account at Hatton National Bank PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HBLILKLX001, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.