SWIFT/BIC code LAVBINBB426
LAVBINBB426 belongs to Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LAVBINBB426 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LAVBINBB |
| Branch code | 426 |
| Bank | Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited |
| Branch | Chennai Main |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
The way the Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 426 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 branch is behind SWIFT code LAVBINBB426?
LAVBINBB426 identifies Chennai Main, a branch or department of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use LAVBINBB instead of LAVBINBB426?
LAVBINBB is the main office of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited, while LAVBINBB426 points to Chennai Main. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LAVBINBB426 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited.
What happens if I use LAVBINBB426 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LAVBINBB426 against the details from Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited before sending.
What does each part of LAVBINBB426 stand for?
LAVB is the institution code of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 426 is the code of the branch Chennai Main.
How long does a transfer to Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited take in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.