SWIFT/BIC code AFHOLBBEXXX
AFHOLBBEXXX belongs to Arab Finance House Sal (Islamic Bank) in Beirut, Lebanon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFHOLBBEXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFHOLBBE |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Arab Finance House Sal (Islamic Bank) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beirut |
| Country | Lebanon |
How the Arab Finance House Sal (Islamic Bank) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFHO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BE Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which institution is behind SWIFT code AFHOLBBEXXX?
AFHOLBBEXXX identifies the head office of Arab Finance House Sal (Islamic Bank) in Beirut, Lebanon. It is the code to use when a payment to Arab Finance House Sal (Islamic Bank) does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter AFHOLBBEXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AFHOLBBEXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Arab Finance House Sal (Islamic Bank) have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – AFHOLBBEXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Arab Finance House Sal (Islamic Bank) in Lebanon, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Arab Finance House Sal (Islamic Bank)?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Arab Finance House Sal (Islamic Bank)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFHOLBBEXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Lebanon is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of AFHOLBBEXXX mean?
AFHO is the institution code of Arab Finance House Sal (Islamic Bank), LB stands for Lebanon, BE is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.