SWIFT/BIC code ICICLKLXXXX
ICICLKLXXXX belongs to Icici Bank LTD in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICICLKLXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICICLKLX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Icici Bank LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
How the Icici Bank LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ICIC 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ICICLKLXXXX?
ICICLKLXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Icici Bank LTD in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the code to use when a payment to Icici Bank LTD does not need a specific branch.
Does Icici Bank LTD have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ICICLKLXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Icici Bank LTD in Sri Lanka, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use ICICLKLXXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ICICLKLXXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Icici Bank LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICICLKLXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Sri Lanka is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of ICICLKLXXXX stand for?
ICIC is the institution code of Icici Bank LTD, LK is the ISO code of Sri Lanka, LX is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Is ICICLKLX and ICICLKLXXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ICICLKLX is the 8-character version of ICICLKLXXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Icici Bank LTD in Colombo.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.