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SWIFT codes in Sri Lanka

LK · LKR

By Awais ImranUpdated October 9, 2026Sri Lanka codes from the SWIFT registryOur methodology

63 banks in Sri Lanka, from ACUITY SECURITIES LIMITED (HNBSLKLX) onward; every code carries LK as its country part.

Banks

63

SWIFT codes

64

Branches

82

Currency

LKR

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Banks and SWIFT codes in Sri Lanka

A6 banks · 6 swift codes

A
ACUITY SECURITIES LIMITED

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`HNBSLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

A
AMANA BANK PLC

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`AMNALKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

A
ASHA PHILLIP SECURITIES LIMITED

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`ALSBLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

A
ASIA STOCKBROKING AND INVESTMENT MANAGMENT (PVT) LTD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`ASIMLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

A
ASIAN SECURITIES (PVT) LTD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`ASSPLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

A
AXIS BANK LTD.

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`AXISLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

B2 banks · 9 swift codes

B
BANK OF CEYLON

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`BCEYLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—
`BCEYLKLX002`	KANDY	002	SUPER GRADE BRANCH
`BCEYLKLX004`	PETTAH	004	—
`BCEYLKLX125`	COLOMBO	125	NON RESIDENT FOREIGN CURRENCY UNIT
`BCEYLKLX131`	COLOMBO	131	FOREIGN CURRENCY BANKING UNIT
`BCEYLKLX573`	COLOMBO	573	CENTRAL BUS STAND BRANCH
`BCEYLKLX618`	COLOMBO	618	METROPOLITAN BRANCH
`BCEYLKLXPRI`	COLOMBO	PRI	PRIMARY DEALER UNIT

B
BARTLEET MALLORY STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD.

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`BMSVLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

C12 banks · 14 swift codes

C
C T SMITH STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`SMSPLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

C
CAPITAL ALLIANCE LIMITED

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`CALDLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

C
CARGILLS BANK LIMITED

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`CGRBLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

C
CDIC SASSOON CUMBERBATCH STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`CSCSLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

C
CENTRAL BANK OF SRI LANKA

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`CBCELKLSXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—
`CBCELKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—
`CBCELKLXEPF`	COLOMBO	EPF	EMPLOYEES' PROVIDENT FUND - CBSL

C
CENTRAL DEPOSITORY SYSTEMS (PVT) LTD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`CDSPLKLCXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

C
CEYLON TOBACCO COMPANY PLC

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`BATSLKA1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

C
CITIBANK N.A. SRI LANKA

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`CITILKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

C
COLOMBO STOCK EXCHANGE

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`XCOLLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

C
COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON PLC

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`CCEYLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

C
COMMERCIAL BANK PRIMARY DEALER LTD.

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`CBPDLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

C
COMMERCIAL STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`COSPLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

D3 banks · 5 swift codes

D
DE SILVA AND ABEYWARDENA STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`SASVLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

D
DEUTSCHE BANK AG, COLOMBO BRANCH

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`DEUTLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—
`DEUTLKLX001`	COLOMBO	001	COLOMBO BRANCH
`DEUTLKLXGMO`	COLOMBO	GMO	—

D
DFCC BANK PLC

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`DFCCLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

E1 banks · 1 swift codes

E
ENTRUST SECURITIES PLC

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`CSSLLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

F3 banks · 3 swift codes

F
FIRST CAPITAL TREASURIES LIMITED

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`FCTLLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

F
FITCH RATINGS LANKA LTD.

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`FRIPLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

F
FORBES AND WALKER STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`FWSPLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

H4 banks · 5 swift codes

H
HABIB BANK LTD.

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`HABBLKLCXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

H
HATTON NATIONAL BANK PLC

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`HBLILKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—
`HBLILKLX001`	COLOMBO	001	FOREIGN CURRENCY BANKING UNIT

H
HDF SECURITIES (PVT) LTD.

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`HDSPLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

H
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, THE

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`HSBCLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

I4 banks · 4 swift codes

I
ICICI BANK LTD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`ICICLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

I
IIFL SECURITIES CEYLON (PVT) LTD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`IFLLLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

I
INDIAN BANK

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`IDIBLKLCXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

I
INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`IOBALKLCXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

J2 banks · 2 swift codes

J
JB SECURITIES (PVT) LTD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`JSPLLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

J
JOHN KEELLS STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD.

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`JKSPLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

L2 banks · 2 swift codes

L
LANKA ORIX FINANCE PLC

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`LOFCLKLCXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

L
LANKA SECURITIES (PVT) LIMITED

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`LASPLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

M1 banks · 1 swift codes

M
MCB BANK LTD.

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`MUCBLKLCXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

N7 banks · 7 swift codes

N
NAT WEALTH SECURITIES LIMITED

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`NWSLLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

N
NATION LANKA EQUITIES (PVT) LTD.

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`CESPLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

N
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK PLC.

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`NDBSLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

N
NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`NSBALKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

N
NATIONS TRUST BANK PLC

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`NTBCLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

N
NDBS STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`NDSPLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

N
NSB FUND MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`NSBFLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

P5 banks · 7 swift codes

P
PAN ASIA BANKING CORPORATION PLC

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`PABSLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

P
PEOPLE'S BANK,HEAD OFFICE

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`PSBKLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	HEAD OFFICE
`PSBKLKLX022`	COLOMBO	022	INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT
`PSBKLKLX023`	COLOMBO	023	OVERSEAS DEPARTMENT

P
PEOPLE'S MERCHANT BANK LIMITED

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`MEBPLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

P
PERPETUAL TREASURIES LIMITED

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`PPTLLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

P
PUBLIC BANK BERHAD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`PBBELKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

S7 banks · 12 swift codes

S
SAMPATH BANK PLC

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`BSAMLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

S
SENKADAGALA FINANCE PLC

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`SENFLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

S
SEYLAN BANK PLC

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`SEYBLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—
`SEYBLKLXTRY`	COLOMBO	TRY	TREASURY DIVISION

S
SOFTLOGIC STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`ARAVLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

S
SOMERVILLE STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`SOSPLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

S
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`SCBLLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—
`SCBLLKLXEQI`	COLOMBO	EQI	—

S
STATE BANK OF INDIA

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`SBINLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—
`SBINLKLXFCB`	COLOMBO	FCB	FOREIGN CURRENCY BANKING UNIT
`SBINLKLXJFN`	JAFFNA	JFN	JAFFNA BRANCH
`SBINLKLXKDY`	KANDY	KDY	KANDY BRANCH

T2 banks · 2 swift codes

T
TA SECURITIES LANKA (PUT) LTD.

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`SETELKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

T
TKS SECURITIES PVT LTD.

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`TKSPLKL1XXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

U1 banks · 1 swift codes

U
UNION BANK OF COLOMBO PLC

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`UBCLLKLCXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

W1 banks · 1 swift codes

W
WEALTHTRUST SECURITIES LTD

SWIFT/BIC	City	Branch	Address
`WTEYLKLXXXX`	COLOMBO	Head Office	—

Sri Lanka SWIFT code questions

What does a Sri Lanka SWIFT code look like?

HNBSLKLXXXX (ACUITY SECURITIES LIMITED): bank HNBS, country LK, location LX, branch XXX.

What are the SWIFT codes for major Sri Lankan banks?

Key Sri Lankan bank SWIFT codes include: Bank of Ceylon — BCEYLKLX, Commercial Bank of Ceylon — CCEYLKLX, Hatton National Bank (HNB) — HBLILKLX, Sampath Bank — BSAMLKLX, People's Bank — PEBLLKLX, Nations Trust Bank — NTBCLKLX, and Standard Chartered Sri Lanka — SCBLLKLX.

How do I send money to a Sri Lankan bank account from abroad?

To send an international wire transfer to Sri Lanka, you need: the recipient bank's SWIFT/BIC code, the recipient's full account number, and the recipient's full name as registered with the bank. Sri Lanka does not use IBAN. Some Sri Lankan banks also require the branch address and a purpose-of-remittance declaration. Always ask the recipient to confirm the full details with their bank.

What is the NRFC account and how does it help overseas Sri Lankans?

An NRFC (Non-Resident Foreign Currency) account is a special account type offered by Sri Lankan banks to non-resident Sri Lankans and expatriates. NRFC accounts can receive inbound foreign currency transfers and hold balances in USD, GBP, EUR, or other currencies without mandatory conversion to LKR. This is advantageous for Sri Lankans working abroad who want to hold foreign currency savings at home.

How long does a SWIFT transfer to Sri Lanka take?

SWIFT transfers to Sri Lanka typically arrive within one to three business days. Transfers from major corridors (Middle East, UK, Italy, and South Korea — significant destinations for Sri Lankan workers) usually settle within one to two business days. CBSL compliance review may add a day for large or unusual transfers.

Are there CBSL regulations affecting inbound transfers?

Yes. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) requires that all inbound foreign transfers be received through licensed banks and declared for balance-of-payments purposes. Sri Lanka has periodically tightened foreign exchange rules during periods of economic stress. Using official banking channels (SWIFT transfers to licensed banks) ensures compliance and helps recipients access foreign exchange smoothly.

Can I receive money in LKR or foreign currency in Sri Lanka?

Standard LKR accounts receive foreign currency transfers converted to rupees at the bank's rate on the settlement date. NRFC accounts receive and hold foreign currency before conversion. Inward Remittance Accounts (IRAs) also allow temporary holding of foreign currency. For large transfers, the timing of LKR conversion can significantly affect the amount received in rupees.

Are there fees for receiving a SWIFT transfer in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lankan banks typically charge an inbound remittance processing fee, often LKR 500–1,500 per transaction or a small percentage of the amount. The exchange rate spread is an additional implicit cost. For personal remittances, Sri Lanka's government has encouraged use of official banking channels by offering exchange rate incentives at various times — check current CBSL guidance before sending.

How SWIFT works in Sri Lanka

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) regulates all foreign exchange transactions and international payments. SWIFT is the primary channel for inbound remittances, which are among Sri Lanka's most important sources of foreign exchange earnings. Major banks including Bank of Ceylon, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, Hatton National Bank, and Sampath Bank are all connected to the SWIFT network.

Sri Lanka's four most commonly used banks for inbound international wires are Bank of Ceylon (BCEYLKLX), Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CCEYLKLX), Hatton National Bank (HBLILKLX), and Sampath Bank. Bank of Ceylon is state-owned and handles a large share of government-related transfers, while Commercial Bank has the widest retail network and strong diaspora remittance volumes.
CBSL regulations allow Sri Lankan residents to receive foreign currency transfers into Inward Remittance Accounts (IRAs) or Non-Resident Foreign Currency (NRFC) accounts. Funds in NRFC accounts can be held in foreign currency without mandatory conversion to LKR, which is useful for expatriates or recipients who regularly transfer money home.
Sri Lanka has experienced significant economic volatility in recent years, which has affected the LKR exchange rate and led to periodic restrictions on foreign exchange. Senders should use SWIFT transfers through official bank channels rather than informal networks, as CBSL prioritizes allocating foreign exchange to officially recorded inbound remittances.

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Banks and SWIFT codes in Sri Lanka

AACUITY SECURITIES LIMITED

AAMANA BANK PLC

AASHA PHILLIP SECURITIES LIMITED

AASIA STOCKBROKING AND INVESTMENT MANAGMENT (PVT) LTD

AASIAN SECURITIES (PVT) LTD

AAXIS BANK LTD.

BBANK OF CEYLON

BBARTLEET MALLORY STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD.

CC T SMITH STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

CCAPITAL ALLIANCE LIMITED

CCARGILLS BANK LIMITED

CCDIC SASSOON CUMBERBATCH STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

CCENTRAL BANK OF SRI LANKA

CCENTRAL DEPOSITORY SYSTEMS (PVT) LTD

CCEYLON TOBACCO COMPANY PLC

CCITIBANK N.A. SRI LANKA

CCOLOMBO STOCK EXCHANGE

CCOMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON PLC

CCOMMERCIAL BANK PRIMARY DEALER LTD.

CCOMMERCIAL STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

DDE SILVA AND ABEYWARDENA STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

DDEUTSCHE BANK AG, COLOMBO BRANCH

DDFCC BANK PLC

EENTRUST SECURITIES PLC

FFIRST CAPITAL TREASURIES LIMITED

FFITCH RATINGS LANKA LTD.

FFORBES AND WALKER STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

HHABIB BANK LTD.

HHATTON NATIONAL BANK PLC

HHDF SECURITIES (PVT) LTD.

HHONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED, THE

IICICI BANK LTD

IIIFL SECURITIES CEYLON (PVT) LTD

IINDIAN BANK

IINDIAN OVERSEAS BANK

JJB SECURITIES (PVT) LTD

JJOHN KEELLS STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD.

LLANKA ORIX FINANCE PLC

LLANKA SECURITIES (PVT) LIMITED

MMCB BANK LTD.

NNAT WEALTH SECURITIES LIMITED

NNATION LANKA EQUITIES (PVT) LTD.

NNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK PLC.

NNATIONAL SAVINGS BANK

NNATIONS TRUST BANK PLC

NNDBS STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

NNSB FUND MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED

PPAN ASIA BANKING CORPORATION PLC

PPEOPLE'S BANK,HEAD OFFICE

PPEOPLE'S MERCHANT BANK LIMITED

PPERPETUAL TREASURIES LIMITED

PPUBLIC BANK BERHAD

SSAMPATH BANK PLC

SSENKADAGALA FINANCE PLC

SSEYLAN BANK PLC

SSOFTLOGIC STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

SSOMERVILLE STOCKBROKERS (PVT) LTD

SSTANDARD CHARTERED BANK

SSTATE BANK OF INDIA

TTA SECURITIES LANKA (PUT) LTD.

TTKS SECURITIES PVT LTD.

UUNION BANK OF COLOMBO PLC

WWEALTHTRUST SECURITIES LTD