SWIFT/BIC code HSBCLKLXXXX
HSBCLKLXXXX belongs to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HSBCLKLXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HSBCLKLX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
The way the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HSBC 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 institution uses SWIFT code HSBCLKLXXXX?
HSBCLKLXXXX identifies the main office of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Use it when you send money to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The.
What is the best way to send money to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Sri Lanka?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Sri Lanka with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use HSBCLKLXXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HSBCLKLXXXX against the details from Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The before sending.
Are HSBCLKLX and HSBCLKLXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. HSBCLKLX is the short version of HSBCLKLXXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The in Colombo.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HSBCLKLXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Sri Lanka uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in HSBCLKLXXXX stand for?
HSBC is the institution code of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, The, LK is the ISO code of Sri Lanka, LX is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.