SWIFT/BIC code XRISLV21XXX
XRISLV21XXX belongs to Riga Stock Exchange in Riga, Latvia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | XRISLV21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | XRISLV21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Riga Stock Exchange |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Riga |
| Country | Latvia |
How the Riga Stock Exchange SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- XRIS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LV 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 SWIFT/BIC code XRISLV21XXX?
XRISLV21XXX identifies the head office of Riga Stock Exchange in Riga, Latvia. It is the code to use when a payment to Riga Stock Exchange does not need a specific branch.
Do I need XRISLV21XXX to send euros to Latvia?
Latvia is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need XRISLV21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Riga Stock Exchange take in Latvia?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in XRISLV21XXX mean?
XRIS is the institution code of Riga Stock Exchange, LV is the ISO code of Latvia, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Is XRISLV21 and XRISLV21XXX the same code?
Yes. XRISLV21 is the 8-character version of XRISLV21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Riga Stock Exchange in Riga.
Does Riga Stock Exchange have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – XRISLV21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Riga Stock Exchange in Latvia, 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.