SWIFT/BIC code PPTLLKLXXXX
PPTLLKLXXXX belongs to Perpetual Treasuries Limited in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PPTLLKLXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PPTLLKLX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Perpetual Treasuries Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
The way the Perpetual Treasuries Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PPTL 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 SWIFT code PPTLLKLXXXX?
PPTLLKLXXXX identifies the headquarters of Perpetual Treasuries Limited in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Use it when you send money to an account at Perpetual Treasuries Limited.
Are PPTLLKLX and PPTLLKLXXXX the same code?
Yes. PPTLLKLX is the 8-character version of PPTLLKLXXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Perpetual Treasuries Limited in Colombo.
Does Perpetual Treasuries Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PPTLLKLXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Perpetual Treasuries Limited in Sri Lanka, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in PPTLLKLXXXX mean?
PPTL is the institution code of Perpetual Treasuries Limited, LK is the ISO code of Sri Lanka, LX is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Perpetual Treasuries Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PPTLLKLXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Sri Lanka is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Perpetual Treasuries Limited take in Sri Lanka?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.