SWIFT/BIC code LAVBINBB161
LAVBINBB161 belongs to Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in Bangalore, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LAVBINBB161 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LAVBINBB |
| Branch code | 161 |
| Bank | Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited |
| Branch | Bangalore Main |
| City | Bangalore |
| Country | India |
The way the Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LAVB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 161 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 LAVBINBB161?
LAVBINBB161 identifies Bangalore Main, a branch or department of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in Bangalore, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in India?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code LAVBINBB161, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use LAVBINBB instead of LAVBINBB161?
LAVBINBB is the main office of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited, while LAVBINBB161 is Bangalore Main. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LAVBINBB161 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in LAVBINBB161 mean?
LAVB is the bank code of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 161 identifies the department Bangalore Main.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.