SWIFT/BIC code LAVBINBB750
LAVBINBB750 belongs to Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in Tenkasi, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LAVBINBB750 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LAVBINBB |
| Branch code | 750 |
| Bank | Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited |
| Branch | Tenkasi |
| City | Tenkasi |
| Country | India |
The way the Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 750 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 LAVBINBB750?
LAVBINBB750 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tenkasi, part of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in Tenkasi, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in LAVBINBB750 stand for?
LAVB is the bank code of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 750 identifies the branch Tenkasi.
How long does a transfer to Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited in India?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code LAVBINBB750, the account number or IBAN 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 LAVBINBB750?
LAVBINBB is the main office of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited, while LAVBINBB750 is Tenkasi. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LAVBINBB750.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.