SWIFT/BIC code SKYESLFRXXX
SKYESLFRXXX belongs to Skye Bank (Sl) LTD in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SKYESLFRXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SKYESLFR |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Skye Bank (Sl) LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Freetown |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
How the Skye Bank (Sl) LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SKYE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FR 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/BIC code SKYESLFRXXX?
The code SKYESLFRXXX belongs to the headquarters of Skye Bank (Sl) LTD in Freetown, Sierra Leone. It is the code to use when a payment to Skye Bank (Sl) LTD does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of SKYESLFRXXX stand for?
SKYE is the institution code of Skye Bank (Sl) LTD, SL is the ISO code of Sierra Leone, FR is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Skye Bank (Sl) LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SKYESLFRXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Sierra Leone is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Skye Bank (Sl) LTD in Sierra Leone?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Are SKYESLFR and SKYESLFRXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SKYESLFR is the 8-character version of SKYESLFRXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Skye Bank (Sl) LTD in Freetown.
Does Skye Bank (Sl) LTD have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SKYESLFRXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Skye Bank (Sl) LTD in Sierra Leone, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.