SWIFT/BIC code PBBELKLXXXX
PBBELKLXXXX belongs to Public Bank Berhad in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBBELKLXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBBELKLX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Public Bank Berhad |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
The way the Public Bank Berhad SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PBBE 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 bank uses BIC PBBELKLXXXX?
The code PBBELKLXXXX belongs to the headquarters of Public Bank Berhad in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Public Bank Berhad.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Public Bank Berhad?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PBBELKLXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Sri Lanka uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in PBBELKLXXXX mean?
PBBE is the institution code of Public Bank Berhad, LK is the ISO code of Sri Lanka, LX is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Public Bank Berhad in Sri Lanka?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Is PBBELKLX and PBBELKLXXXX the same code?
Yes. PBBELKLX is the 8-character version of PBBELKLXXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Public Bank Berhad in Colombo.
Does Public Bank Berhad use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PBBELKLXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Public Bank Berhad in Sri Lanka, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.