SWIFT/BIC code ARABLBB1024
ARABLBB1024 belongs to Arab Bank PLC in Chtoura, Lebanon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARABLBB1024 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARABLBB1 |
| Branch code | 024 |
| Bank | Arab Bank PLC |
| Branch | Chtoura Branch |
| City | Chtoura |
| Country | Lebanon |
The way the Arab Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARAB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 024 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 bank is behind BIC ARABLBB1024?
ARABLBB1024 identifies Chtoura Branch, a branch or department of Arab Bank PLC in Chtoura, Lebanon. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ARABLBB1024 stand for?
ARAB is the institution code of Arab Bank PLC, LB stands for Lebanon, B1 is the code for the city or region and 024 is the code of the department Chtoura Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Arab Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Lebanon with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Arab Bank PLC take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Arab Bank PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARABLBB1024, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Lebanon uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use ARABLBB1 instead of ARABLBB1024?
ARABLBB1 points to the main office of Arab Bank PLC, while ARABLBB1024 is Chtoura Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ARABLBB1024 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.