Bank of Ceylon Routing Numbers: What You Need to Know
Bank of Ceylon Routing/Transit Numbers
There is no single universal routing number for Bank of Ceylon. The required number depends entirely on:
- Country of the branch (Sri Lanka, India, UK, Maldives, Seychelles, etc.)
- Specific branch location
- Transaction type (SWIFT, IBAN, local clearing code, correspondent routing)
Common Identifier Types
| Identifier | Used For | Format/Example |
|---|
| SWIFT/BIC | International wires | BCEYLKLX (Head Office, Colombo) |
| Bank Code (SL) | Sri Lanka Interbank (SLIPS, LankaPay) | 0002 (Bank of Ceylon code) |
| Branch Code | Local transfers (with bank code) | 3-digit (e.g., 001 = Head Office) |
| IFSC (India) | NEFT/RTGS/IMPS in India | BKID0008001 (Chennai branch example) |
| Sort Code (UK) | UK domestic payments | 60-00-01 (London branch example) |
| ABA/Routing (US) | US correspondent via partner bank | Partner bank's routing (not BoC direct) |
How to Get the Correct Number
- Check Your Cheque/Statement: MICR line has branch/bank codes
- Contact the Specific Branch: Phone/email the branch holding the account
- Call Customer Service: +94-11-2435000 (Colombo Head Office)
- Visit Website: boc.lk → Branch Locator → Select Branch → Details
- Ask Receiving Bank: They often have correspondent details
Key Distinctions
- Sri Lanka Domestic: Use Bank Code (0002) + Branch Code (3-digit)
- International to Sri Lanka: SWIFT: BCEYLKLX + Account Number + Branch Name
- India Branches: Use IFSC (11-char: BKID000xxxx)
- UK Branch: Use Sort Code + Account Number
- US Transfers: Go through correspondent (e.g., Standard Chartered, JP Morgan) – use their ABA routing
Always confirm with the branch or beneficiary before initiating transfers. Wrong codes cause delays/returns.
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