SWIFT/BIC code ARAILBBEXXX
ARAILBBEXXX belongs to Arab African International Bank in Beirut, Lebanon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARAILBBEXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARAILBBE |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Arab African International Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beirut |
| Country | Lebanon |
The way the Arab African International Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARAI 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ARAILBBEXXX?
The code ARAILBBEXXX belongs to the main office of Arab African International Bank in Beirut, Lebanon. Use it when you send money to an account at Arab African International Bank.
How long does it take to send money to Arab African International Bank in Lebanon?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Arab African International Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ARAILBBEXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Lebanon uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use ARAILBBEXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ARAILBBEXXX with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of ARAILBBEXXX mean?
ARAI is the bank code of Arab African International Bank, LB is the ISO code of Lebanon, BE is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Are ARAILBBE and ARAILBBEXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ARAILBBE is the 8-character version of ARAILBBEXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Arab African International Bank in Beirut.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.