SWIFT/BIC code UBCLLKLCXXX
UBCLLKLCXXX belongs to Union Bank of Colombo PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBCLLKLCXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBCLLKLC |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Union Bank of Colombo PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
How the Union Bank of Colombo PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UBCL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LC 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 UBCLLKLCXXX?
The code UBCLLKLCXXX belongs to the main office of Union Bank of Colombo PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Use it when you send money to an account at Union Bank of Colombo PLC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Union Bank of Colombo PLC in Sri Lanka?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Sri Lanka with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Union Bank of Colombo PLC have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, UBCLLKLCXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Union Bank of Colombo PLC in Sri Lanka, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is UBCLLKLC and UBCLLKLCXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. UBCLLKLC is the short version of UBCLLKLCXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Union Bank of Colombo PLC in Colombo.
How long does a transfer to Union Bank of Colombo PLC take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in UBCLLKLCXXX mean?
UBCL is the bank code of Union Bank of Colombo PLC, LK is the ISO code of Sri Lanka, LC is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.