SWIFT/BIC code SBICLSMXXXX

SBICLSMXXXX belongs to Standard Lesotho Bank LTD. in Maseru, Lesotho.

SBICLSMXXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBICLSMXXXX
8-character codeSBICLSMX
Branch codeXXX
BankStandard Lesotho Bank LTD.
BranchHead office
CityMaseru
CountryLesotho

The way the Standard Lesotho Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SBIC Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
LS Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
MX 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

What bank is behind BIC SBICLSMXXXX?

SBICLSMXXXX identifies the head office of Standard Lesotho Bank LTD. in Maseru, Lesotho. Use it when you send money to an account at Standard Lesotho Bank LTD..

What happens if I use SBICLSMXXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBICLSMXXXX against the details from Standard Lesotho Bank LTD. before you confirm.

Does Standard Lesotho Bank LTD. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, SBICLSMXXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Standard Lesotho Bank LTD. in Lesotho, so there is no branch code to choose.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Standard Lesotho Bank LTD.?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send.

Is SBICLSMX and SBICLSMXXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. SBICLSMX is the 8-character version of SBICLSMXXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Standard Lesotho Bank LTD. in Maseru.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Lesotho Bank LTD.?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBICLSMXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Lesotho uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.