SWIFT/BIC code LOFCLKLCXXX
LOFCLKLCXXX belongs to Lanka Orix Finance PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOFCLKLCXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOFCLKLC |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Lanka Orix Finance PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
How the Lanka Orix Finance PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LOFC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LC Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 BIC LOFCLKLCXXX?
The code LOFCLKLCXXX belongs to the headquarters of Lanka Orix Finance PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Use it when a payment to Lanka Orix Finance PLC does not need a specific branch.
Does Lanka Orix Finance PLC have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – LOFCLKLCXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Lanka Orix Finance PLC in Sri Lanka, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of LOFCLKLCXXX mean?
LOFC is the institution code of Lanka Orix Finance PLC, LK is the ISO code of Sri Lanka, LC is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Lanka Orix Finance PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code LOFCLKLCXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Sri Lanka is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Is LOFCLKLC and LOFCLKLCXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. LOFCLKLC is the 8-character version of LOFCLKLCXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Lanka Orix Finance PLC in Colombo.
How long does a transfer to Lanka Orix Finance PLC take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.