SWIFT/BIC code ARABLBB10B4
ARABLBB10B4 belongs to Arab Bank PLC in Beirut, Lebanon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARABLBB10B4 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARABLBB1 |
| Branch code | 0B4 |
| Bank | Arab Bank PLC |
| Branch | Ras Beirut Branch |
| City | Beirut |
| 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.
- 0B4 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ARABLBB10B4?
ARABLBB10B4 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ras Beirut Branch, a unit of Arab Bank PLC in Beirut, Lebanon. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use ARABLBB10B4 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ARABLBB10B4 with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Arab Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 15 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab Bank PLC in Lebanon. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in ARABLBB10B4 mean?
ARAB is the bank code of Arab Bank PLC, LB is the ISO code of Lebanon, B1 is the code for the city or region and 0B4 is the code of the branch Ras Beirut Branch.
Can I use ARABLBB1 instead of ARABLBB10B4?
ARABLBB1 is the main office of Arab Bank PLC, while ARABLBB10B4 is Ras Beirut Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ARABLBB10B4 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Arab Bank PLC in Lebanon?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Lebanon with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.