SWIFT/BIC code ARABLBB10B3

ARABLBB10B3 belongs to Arab Bank PLC in Beirut, Lebanon.

ARABLBB10B3

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeARABLBB10B3
8-character codeARABLBB1
Branch code0B3
BankArab Bank PLC
BranchMazra'a Branch
CityBeirut
CountryLebanon

How 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.
0B3 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

What bank is behind BIC ARABLBB10B3?

ARABLBB10B3 identifies Mazra'a Branch, a unit of Arab Bank PLC in Beirut, Lebanon. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter ARABLBB10B3 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ARABLBB10B3 against the details from Arab Bank PLC before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Arab Bank PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Lebanon with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Arab Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 15 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab Bank PLC in Lebanon. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in ARABLBB10B3 stand for?

ARAB is the institution code of Arab Bank PLC, LB is the ISO code of Lebanon, B1 is the location code and 0B3 is the code of the department Mazra'a Branch.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Arab Bank PLC?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code ARABLBB10B3, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Lebanon is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.