SWIFT/BIC code LAVBINBB661
LAVBINBB661 belongs to Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in Salem, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LAVBINBB661 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LAVBINBB |
| Branch code | 661 |
| Bank | Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited |
| Branch | Salem Town |
| City | Salem |
| 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.
- 661 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/BIC code LAVBINBB661?
LAVBINBB661 identifies Salem Town, a unit of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in Salem, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in LAVBINBB661 mean?
LAVB is the institution code of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 661 identifies the branch Salem Town.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code LAVBINBB661, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use LAVBINBB instead of LAVBINBB661?
LAVBINBB points to the head office of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited, while LAVBINBB661 is Salem Town. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LAVBINBB661.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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. Money 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.