SWIFT/BIC code SEYBLKLXXXX
SEYBLKLXXXX belongs to Seylan Bank PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEYBLKLXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEYBLKLX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Seylan Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
The way the Seylan Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 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 SWIFT code SEYBLKLXXXX?
The code SEYBLKLXXXX belongs to the head office of Seylan Bank PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Use it when you send money to an account at Seylan Bank PLC.
What is the best way to send money to Seylan Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Sri Lanka with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Seylan Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
How long does a transfer to Seylan Bank PLC take in Sri Lanka?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Is SEYBLKLX and SEYBLKLXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SEYBLKLX is the short version of SEYBLKLXXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Seylan Bank PLC in Colombo.
What does each part of SEYBLKLXXXX mean?
SEYB is the institution code of Seylan Bank PLC, LK is the ISO code of Sri Lanka, LX is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.