SWIFT/BIC code PABSLKLXXXX
PABSLKLXXXX belongs to Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PABSLKLXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PABSLKLX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
The way the Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PABS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LX 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 PABSLKLXXXX?
PABSLKLXXXX identifies the main office of Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Use it when a payment to Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC does not need a specific branch.
Does Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PABSLKLXXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC in Sri Lanka, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use PABSLKLXXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PABSLKLXXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PABSLKLXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Sri Lanka is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of PABSLKLXXXX mean?
PABS is the bank code of Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC, LK stands for Sri Lanka, LX is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Is PABSLKLX and PABSLKLXXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. PABSLKLX is the short version of PABSLKLXXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC in Colombo.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.