SWIFT/BIC code SBINLKLXXXX
SBINLKLXXXX belongs to State Bank of India in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBINLKLXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBINLKLX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
The way the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBIN 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 is behind SWIFT code SBINLKLXXXX?
SBINLKLXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of State Bank of India in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Use it when you send money to an account at State Bank of India.
What does each part of SBINLKLXXXX stand for?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, LK stands for Sri Lanka, LX is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBINLKLXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Sri Lanka uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does State Bank of India have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in Sri Lanka. All of them are listed on the page of State Bank of India.
Are SBINLKLX and SBINLKLXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SBINLKLX is the 8-character version of SBINLKLXXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to State Bank of India in Colombo.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.