SWIFT/BIC code ARABLBBXXXX
ARABLBBXXXX belongs to Arab Bank PLC in Beirut, Lebanon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARABLBBXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARABLBBX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Arab Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beirut |
| Country | Lebanon |
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).
- BX 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 uses SWIFT code ARABLBBXXXX?
ARABLBBXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Arab Bank PLC in Beirut, Lebanon. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Arab Bank PLC.
How long does it take to send money to Arab Bank PLC?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Arab Bank PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARABLBBXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Lebanon is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of ARABLBBXXXX stand for?
ARAB is the bank code of Arab Bank PLC, LB is the ISO code of Lebanon, BX is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Is ARABLBBX and ARABLBBXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ARABLBBX is the 8-character version of ARABLBBXXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Arab Bank PLC in Beirut.
Has Arab Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 15 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab Bank PLC in Lebanon, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Arab Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.