SWIFT/BIC code BABILBBEXXX
BABILBBEXXX belongs to Bank of Baghdad in Beirut, Lebanon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BABILBBEXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BABILBBE |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Baghdad |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beirut |
| Country | Lebanon |
The way the Bank of Baghdad SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BABI 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 is behind SWIFT code BABILBBEXXX?
The code BABILBBEXXX belongs to the head office of Bank of Baghdad in Beirut, Lebanon. Use it when a payment to Bank of Baghdad does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Baghdad take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I enter BABILBBEXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BABILBBEXXX against the details from Bank of Baghdad before sending.
What do the letters in BABILBBEXXX mean?
BABI is the institution code of Bank of Baghdad, LB stands for Lebanon, BE is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Baghdad?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BABILBBEXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Lebanon uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does Bank of Baghdad use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BABILBBEXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank of Baghdad in Lebanon, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.