SWIFT codes in Sri Lanka

In order to make international payments to Sri Lanka you have to know the bank´s SWIFT / BIC code.

What do Sri Lanka SWIFT codes look like?

The SWIFT code consists of 8 to 11 characters (letters and digits) and for Sri Lanka the SWIFT code has the following format:

  • First 4 characters (only letters) - bank code. A shortened version of the bank´s name.
  • Next 2 characters (only letters) - Sri Lanka´s ISO code.
  • Next 2 characters (letters and digits) - location code.
  • Last 3 characters (letters and digits) – bank branch (optional).

SWIFT codes of the most important banks in Sri Lanka

Find below an extensive A to Z list of the SWIFT codes in Sri Lanka:

Bank of Ceylon

Code: BCEY

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SWIFT codes in Sri Lanka

SWIFT Code Bank City
PSBKLKLX PEOPLES BANK COLOMBO 1
PSBKLKLX022 PEOPLES BANK COLOMBO
PSBKLKLX023 PEOPLES BANK COLOMBO
SASVLKL1 DE SILVA AND ABEYWARDENA STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD COLOMBO
SBAELKLX SEYLAN BANK ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD. COLOMBO
SBINLKLX STATE BANK OF INDIA COLOMBO 1
SBINLKLXFCB STATE BANK OF INDIA COLOMBO
SBINLKLXKDY STATE BANK OF INDIA KANDY
SCBLLKLX STANDARD CHARTERED BANK COLOMBO 1
SCBLLKLXEQI STANDARD CHARTERED BANK COLOMBO
SCBLLKLXXXX STANDARD CHARTERED BANK Colombo 1
SEYBLKLX SEYLAN BANK PLC COLOMBO 1
SEYBLKLXTRY SEYLAN BANK PLC COLOMBO
SOSPLKL1 SOMERVILLE STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD COLOMBO
UBCLLKLC UNION BANK OF COLOMBO COLOMBO 1

Other countries that use SWIFT codes: