SWIFT/BIC code LPNSLV21XXX
LPNSLV21XXX belongs to JSC Latvian Post in Riga, Latvia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LPNSLV21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LPNSLV21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | JSC Latvian Post |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Riga |
| Country | Latvia |
How the JSC Latvian Post SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LPNS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LV Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code LPNSLV21XXX?
LPNSLV21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of JSC Latvian Post in Riga, Latvia. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at JSC Latvian Post.
What happens if I use LPNSLV21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check LPNSLV21XXX with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to JSC Latvian Post take in Latvia?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need LPNSLV21XXX to send euros to Latvia?
Latvia belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need LPNSLV21XXX.
Is LPNSLV21 and LPNSLV21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. LPNSLV21 is the 8-character version of LPNSLV21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach JSC Latvian Post in Riga.
What does each part of LPNSLV21XXX mean?
LPNS is the bank code of JSC Latvian Post, LV is the ISO code of Latvia, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.