SWIFT/BIC code PSBKLKLX022
PSBKLKLX022 belongs to People's Bank,head Office in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PSBKLKLX022 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PSBKLKLX |
| Branch code | 022 |
| Bank | People's Bank,head Office |
| Branch | International Department |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
How the People's Bank,head Office SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PSBK 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.
- 022 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 branch is behind BIC PSBKLKLX022?
The code PSBKLKLX022 belongs to International Department, part of People's Bank,head Office in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has People's Bank,head Office got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for People's Bank,head Office in Sri Lanka. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in PSBKLKLX022 stand for?
PSBK is the bank code of People's Bank,head Office, LK is the ISO code of Sri Lanka, LX is the code for the city or region and 022 identifies the department International Department.
Can I use PSBKLKLX instead of PSBKLKLX022?
PSBKLKLX points to the head office of People's Bank,head Office, while PSBKLKLX022 is International Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PSBKLKLX022 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to People's Bank,head Office?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at People's Bank,head Office?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PSBKLKLX022, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.