SWIFT/BIC code LAVBINBB174
LAVBINBB174 belongs to Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LAVBINBB174 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LAVBINBB |
| Branch code | 174 |
| Bank | Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited |
| Branch | Mumbai Fort |
| City | Mumbai |
| 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.
- 174 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
What bank uses SWIFT code LAVBINBB174?
LAVBINBB174 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mumbai Fort, part of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in Mumbai, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in India?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use LAVBINBB instead of LAVBINBB174?
LAVBINBB is the main office of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited, while LAVBINBB174 is Mumbai Fort. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LAVBINBB174 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code LAVBINBB174, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in LAVBINBB174 stand for?
LAVB is the institution code of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 174 identifies the department Mumbai Fort.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.