SWIFT/BIC code LPDRLALAXXX
LPDRLALAXXX belongs to Bank of The Lao P.d.r. in Vientiane, Laos.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LPDRLALAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LPDRLALA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of The Lao P.d.r. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vientiane |
| Country | Laos |
The way the Bank of The Lao P.d.r. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LPDR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LA 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
What bank uses BIC LPDRLALAXXX?
The code LPDRLALAXXX belongs to the main office of Bank of The Lao P.d.r. in Vientiane, Laos. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of The Lao P.d.r..
What is the best way to send money to Bank of The Lao P.d.r. in Laos?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Laos with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Bank of The Lao P.d.r. take in Laos?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does Bank of The Lao P.d.r. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, LPDRLALAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of The Lao P.d.r. in Laos, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of The Lao P.d.r.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code LPDRLALAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Laos is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of LPDRLALAXXX mean?
LPDR is the institution code of Bank of The Lao P.d.r., LA is the ISO code of Laos, LA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.