SWIFT/BIC code SEYBLKLXTRY
SEYBLKLXTRY belongs to Seylan Bank PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEYBLKLXTRY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEYBLKLX |
| Branch code | TRY |
| Bank | Seylan Bank PLC |
| Branch | Treasury Division |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
How the Seylan Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SEYB 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.
- TRY 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 uses SWIFT code SEYBLKLXTRY?
SEYBLKLXTRY identifies Treasury Division, a unit of Seylan Bank PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Seylan Bank PLC in Sri Lanka?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Seylan Bank PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SEYBLKLXTRY, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Sri Lanka is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in SEYBLKLXTRY stand for?
SEYB is the bank code of Seylan Bank PLC, LK stands for Sri Lanka, LX is the code for the city or region and TRY is the code of the department Treasury Division.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Seylan Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Sri Lanka with transfer services before you send.
Does Seylan Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Seylan Bank PLC 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.