SWIFT/BIC code SIKILT21XXX
SIKILT21XXX belongs to Silales Kredito Unija in Silute, Lithuania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SIKILT21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SIKILT21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Silales Kredito Unija |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Silute |
| Country | Lithuania |
The way the Silales Kredito Unija SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SIKI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 uses BIC SIKILT21XXX?
SIKILT21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Silales Kredito Unija in Silute, Lithuania. Use it when a payment to Silales Kredito Unija does not need a specific branch.
Are SIKILT21 and SIKILT21XXX the same code?
Yes. SIKILT21 is the short version of SIKILT21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Silales Kredito Unija in Silute.
Do I need SIKILT21XXX for a euro transfer to Lithuania?
Lithuania is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need SIKILT21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Silales Kredito Unija take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of SIKILT21XXX stand for?
SIKI is the bank code of Silales Kredito Unija, LT stands for Lithuania, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Silales Kredito Unija?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.