SWIFT / BIC Code
LACBLV2X
SEPA MemberLatvijas Banka
LACBLV2X is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Latvijas Banka, registered in Riga. Its bank code is LACB, the code an IBAN at Latvijas Banka carries in positions 5 to 8. Its IBANs are 21 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
LACB: institution identifier (4 letters)
LV: country code per ISO 3166-1
2X: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Latvijas Banka's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
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IBAN format for 🇱🇻 Latvia
Latvia IBANs are 21 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Latvijas Banka?
LACBLV2X. Written with the head-office branch code it is LACBLV2XXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does LACBLV2X mean?
"LACB" identifies Latvijas Banka, "LV" is the country code for Latvia, "2X" is the location code.
What is Latvijas Banka's bank code?
LACB. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 8 of an IBAN from Latvia.
How long are Latvijas Banka IBANs?
21 characters, like every IBAN from Latvia: the country code LV, two check digits, the bank code (4 letters, LACB for Latvijas Banka) and the account number (13 characters).
Can I send an instant transfer to Latvijas Banka?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Latvijas Banka in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 21 November 2017, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Latvijas Banka confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Latvijas Banka's registered office?
Krisjana Valdemara Iela 2A, LV-1050 Riga, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists KR. Valdemara Street 2A, Riga as its address.