SWIFT/BIC code PSBKLKLXXXX
PSBKLKLXXXX belongs to People's Bank,head Office in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PSBKLKLXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PSBKLKLX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | People's Bank,head Office |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
The way the People's Bank,head Office SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PSBKLKLXXXX?
PSBKLKLXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of People's Bank,head Office in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Use it when a payment to People's Bank,head Office does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use PSBKLKLXXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PSBKLKLXXXX with the recipient before sending.
Is PSBKLKLX and PSBKLKLXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. PSBKLKLX is the short version of PSBKLKLXXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach People's Bank,head Office in Colombo.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at People's Bank,head Office?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PSBKLKLXXXX, 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 does each part of PSBKLKLXXXX stand for?
PSBK is the bank code of People's Bank,head Office, LK is the ISO code of Sri Lanka, LX is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Does People's Bank,head Office have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for People's Bank,head Office in Sri Lanka, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.