IFSCBank of Ceylon IFSC codes
All 3 branches of Bank of Ceylon with their IFSC and MICR codes. Choose a state, then find your branch.
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About Bank of Ceylon IFSC codes
Bank of Ceylon is a foreign bank. It has 3 branches with an IFSC code in 2 states and union territories. Its IFSC codes begin with BCEY. An example is BCEY0000001 (Head Office, Chennai).
- Most branches: Tamil Nadu (2), Maharashtra (1).
- Places with the most branches: Chennai (2), Mumbai (1).
- 0 of 3 branches have a MICR code (the 9-digit code printed on cheques).
- NEFT: all but 2 branches. RTGS: all but 1 branch.
About Bank of Ceylon
- Kind of bank
- Foreign bank
- IFSC codes begin with
- BCEY
- Branches with an IFSC code
- 3, in 2 places and 2 states and union territories
- Head-office code
- BCEY0000001 (Head Office, Chennai)
- MICR code of the bank
- 600331001 the 9-digit number the bank is known by in cheque clearing; each branch has its own
- NPCI number (IIN)
- 607244 identifies the bank in NPCI systems such as Aadhaar-enabled payments
- Official website
- boc.lk from the Reserve Bank of India's list of bank websites
- Deposit insurance
- On the DICGC list of insured banks
Bank of Ceylon is a foreign bank. A foreign bank is a bank from another country that works in India through its own branches or through a subsidiary registered here. It usually has few branches, mostly in the largest cities, and serves companies, trade and customers who send or receive money across borders.
Its branches are spread over 2 states and union territories; the most are in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
Deposit insurance: Bank of Ceylon is on the list of insured banks of DICGC, the deposit insurer owned by the Reserve Bank of India. Deposits there are insured up to ₹5 lakh for each depositor, counting savings, current, fixed and recurring deposits in the bank together, principal and interest.
Payment services of Bank of Ceylon
| Service | At this bank | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| NEFT | 1 of 3 branches | Transfers of any amount, settled in half-hourly batches, at any hour of any day |
| RTGS | 2 of 3 branches | Large transfers of ₹2 lakh and more, settled one by one at once |
| IMPS | Every branch | Instant transfers at any hour, through the bank's app or net banking |
| NACH credit | Yes | Receiving bulk payments such as salaries, pensions, dividends and subsidies |
| NACH debit | Not listed | Mandates that collect an EMI, SIP or bill from the account on a fixed date |
| Aadhaar Payment Bridge | Yes | Government benefits paid into the account linked to an Aadhaar number |
From the lists of the Reserve Bank of India and NPCI, as of 1 September 2026. A branch that is "not listed" for a service can often still receive it through the bank's main office.
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Questions
What is the IFSC code of Bank of Ceylon?
Every branch of Bank of Ceylon has its own IFSC code. The codes begin with BCEY. For example, the code of Head Office, Chennai is BCEY0000001. Choose the state above to see the code of each branch.
How do I find the IFSC code of my Bank of Ceylon branch?
Choose your state on this page, then find your branch in the list or type its name in the search box. The code is also printed on your cheque book and passbook, and shown in the bank's app next to your account details.
Can I use one Bank of Ceylon IFSC code for another branch?
Use the code of the branch where the account is held. A payment with the right account number and another branch code of the same bank usually still arrives, because banks match the account number, but it can be delayed or returned, so always use the exact code.
Data as of 1 September 2026. Sources