SWIFT/BIC code HNBSLKLXXXX
HNBSLKLXXXX belongs to Acuity Securities Limited in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HNBSLKLXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HNBSLKLX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Acuity Securities Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
How the Acuity Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HNBS 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.
- 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HNBSLKLXXXX?
HNBSLKLXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Acuity Securities Limited in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Acuity Securities Limited.
Are HNBSLKLX and HNBSLKLXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. HNBSLKLX is the 8-character version of HNBSLKLXXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Acuity Securities Limited in Colombo.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Acuity Securities Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HNBSLKLXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Sri Lanka uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of HNBSLKLXXXX mean?
HNBS is the bank code of Acuity Securities Limited, LK is the ISO code of Sri Lanka, LX is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Acuity Securities Limited?
Banks often add several percent 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 a transfer to Acuity Securities Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically 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.