SWIFT Codes for banks in Sri Lanka
| Bank | City | SWIFT Code |
|---|---|---|
|
WEALTHTRUST SECURITIES LTD
|
COLOMBO | WTEYLKLX |
|
UNION BANK OF COLOMBO PLC
|
COLOMBO | UBCLLKLC |
|
TKS SECURITIES PVT LTD.
|
COLOMBO | TKSPLKL1 |
|
STATE BANK OF INDIA (TRINCOMALEE BRANCH)
|
TRINCOMALEE | SBINLKLXTRI |
|
STATE BANK OF INDIA (KANDY BRANCH)
|
KANDY | SBINLKLXKDY |
|
STATE BANK OF INDIA (FOREIGN CURRENCY BANKING UNIT)
|
COLOMBO | SBINLKLXFCB |
|
STATE BANK OF INDIA
|
COLOMBO | SBINLKLX |
|
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (CUSTODY)
|
COLOMBO | SCBLLKLXEQI |
|
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
|
COLOMBO | SCBLLKLX |
|
SOFTLOGIC STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD
|
COLOMBO | ARAVLKL1 |
|
SEYLAN BANK PLC (TREASURY DIVISION)
|
COLOMBO | SEYBLKLXTRY |
|
SEYLAN BANK PLC
|
COLOMBO | SEYBLKLX |
|
SENKADAGALA FINANCE PLC
|
COLOMBO | SENFLKLX |
|
SAMPATH BANK PLC
|
COLOMBO | BSAMLKLX |
|
PUBLIC BANK BERHAD
|
COLOMBO | PBBELKLX |
|
PEOPLE'S MERCHANT BANK LIMITED
|
COLOMBO | MEBPLKL1 |
|
PEOPLE'S BANK,HEAD OFFICE (OVERSEAS DEPARTMENT)
|
COLOMBO | PSBKLKLX023 |
|
PEOPLE'S BANK,HEAD OFFICE (INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT)
|
COLOMBO | PSBKLKLX022 |
|
PEOPLE'S BANK,HEAD OFFICE (HEAD OFFICE)
|
COLOMBO | PSBKLKLX |
|
PAN ASIA BANKING CORPORATION PLC
|
COLOMBO | PABSLKLX |
|
NSB FUND MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
|
COLOMBO | NSBFLKLX |
|
NDB SECURITIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED
|
COLOMBO | NDSPLKL1 |
|
NATIONS TRUST BANK PLC
|
COLOMBO | NTBCLKLX |
|
NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK
|
COLOMBO | NSBALKLX |
|
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK PLC.
|
COLOMBO | NDBSLKLX |
|
NATION LANKA EQUITIES (PVT) LTD.
|
COLOMBO | NLEPLKL2 |
|
MCB BANK LTD.
|
COLOMBO | MUCBLKLC |
|
LOLC FINANCE PLC
|
COLOMBO | LOFCLKLC |
|
LANKA SECURITIES (PVT) LIMITED
|
COLOMBO | LASPLKL1 |
|
JOHN KEELLS STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD.
|
COLOMBO | JKSPLKL1 |
|
JB SECURITIES (PVT) LTD
|
COLOMBO | JSPLLKL1 |
|
INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
|
COLOMBO | IOBALKLC |
|
INDIAN BANK
|
COLOMBO | IDIBLKLC |
|
IIFL SECURITIES CEYLON (PVT) LTD
|
COLOMBO | IFLLLKL1 |
|
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, THE
|
COLOMBO | HSBCLKLX |
|
HDF SECURITIES (PVT) LTD.
|
COLOMBO | HDSPLKL1 |
|
HATTON NATIONAL BANK PLC (FOREIGN CURRENCY BANKING UNIT)
|
COLOMBO | HBLILKLX001 |
|
HATTON NATIONAL BANK PLC
|
COLOMBO | HBLILKLX |
|
HABIB BANK LTD.
|
COLOMBO | HABBLKLC |
|
FORBES AND WALKER TEA BROKERS (PRIVATE) LIMITED
|
COLOMBO | FWSPLKL1 |
|
FITCH RATINGS LANKA LTD.
|
COLOMBO | FRIPLKL1 |
|
FIRST CAPITAL TREASURIES PLC
|
COLOMBO | FCTLLKLX |
|
ENTRUST SECURITIES PLC
|
COLOMBO | CSSLLKLX |
|
DFCC BANK PLC
|
COLOMBO | DFCCLKLX |
|
DEUTSCHE BANK AG, COLOMBO BRANCH (COLOMBO BRANCH)
|
COLOMBO | DEUTLKLX001 |
|
DEUTSCHE BANK AG, COLOMBO BRANCH
|
COLOMBO | DEUTLKLX |
|
DEUTSCHE BANK AG, COLOMBO BRANCH
|
COLOMBO | DEUTLKLXGMO |
|
COMMERCIAL BANK PRIMARY DEALER LTD.
|
COLOMBO | CBPDLKL1 |
|
COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON PLC
|
COLOMBO | CCEYLKLX |
|
COLOMBO STOCK EXCHANGE
|
COLOMBO | XCOLLKL1 |
|
CITIBANK N.A. SRI LANKA
|
COLOMBO | CITILKLX |
|
CEYLON TOBACCO COMPANY PLC
|
COLOMBO | BATSLKA1 |
|
CENTRAL DEPOSITORY SYSTEMS (PVT) LTD
|
COLOMBO | CDSPLKLC |
|
CENTRAL BANK OF SRI LANKA (EMPLOYEES' PROVIDENT FUND - CBSL)
|
COLOMBO | CBCELKLXEPF |
|
CENTRAL BANK OF SRI LANKA
|
COLOMBO | CBCELKLX |
|
CENTRAL BANK OF SRI LANKA
|
COLOMBO | CBCELKLS |
|
CARGILLS BANK LIMITED
|
COLOMBO | CGRBLKLX |
|
CAPITAL ALLIANCE PLC
|
COLOMBO | CALDLKLX |
|
C T SMITH STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD
|
COLOMBO | SMSPLKL1 |
|
BARTLEET RELIGARE SECURITIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED
|
COLOMBO | BMSVLKL1 |
|
BANK OF CHINA LIMITED COLOMBO BRANCH
|
COLOMBO | BKCHLKLX |
|
BANK OF CEYLON (SUPER GRADE BRANCH)
|
KANDY | BCEYLKLX002 |
|
BANK OF CEYLON (PRIMARY DEALER UNIT BACK OFFICE)
|
COLOMBO | BCEYLKLXPRI |
|
BANK OF CEYLON (NON RESIDENT FOREIGN CURRENCY UNIT)
|
COLOMBO | BCEYLKLX125 |
|
BANK OF CEYLON (METROPOLITAN BRANCH)
|
COLOMBO | BCEYLKLX618 |
|
BANK OF CEYLON (FOREIGN CURRENCY BANKING UNIT)
|
COLOMBO | BCEYLKLX131 |
|
BANK OF CEYLON (CENTRAL BUS STAND BRANCH)
|
COLOMBO | BCEYLKLX573 |
|
BANK OF CEYLON (BANK OF CEYLON PETTAH BRANCH)
|
COLOMBO | BCEYLKLX004 |
|
BANK OF CEYLON
|
COLOMBO | BCEYLKLX |
|
ASIA SECURITIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED
|
COLOMBO | ASSPLKL1 |
|
ASHA PHILLIP SECURITIES LIMITED
|
COLOMBO | ALSBLKL1 |
|
AMANA BANK PLC
|
COLOMBO | AMNALKLX |
|
ACUITY SECURITIES LIMITED
|
COLOMBO | HNBSLKLX |
What is a SWIFT Code for Banks in Sri Lanka?
When transferring money internationally to banks in Sri Lanka, you will frequently encounter the terms SWIFT code or BIC (Business Identifier Code) inside bank details. Managed by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, this unique 8 to 11-digit alphanumeric sequence acts as a universal passport for banks in Sri Lanka. It ensures that your funds cross global borders safely and arrive at the exact financial institution intended.
SWIFT vs. BIC: What's the difference?
In the banking industry, the terms SWIFT code and BIC are used interchangeably. SWIFT refers to the organization that issues the codes, while BIC stands for the actual code itself. An 8-character code identifies the primary head office of the bank in Sri Lanka, while an 11-character code specifies a particular local branch.
Do I need an IBAN or a SWIFT Code for Sri Lanka?
While a SWIFT code identifies a specific bank in Sri Lanka, an IBAN (International Bank Account Number) identifies an individual customer's bank account. Depending on whether you are sending money to Sri Lanka or another region—particularly in Europe or the Middle East—you will likely need both codes to successfully complete a cross-border wire transfer.
How to use this directory?
Browse our comprehensive, verified directory of SWIFT codes for all registered financial institutions in Sri Lanka. We provide accurate formatting details and branch locations to help you validate routing instructions before initiating any international bank payment.