SWIFT/BIC code BDLCLBBAXXX
BDLCLBBAXXX belongs to Banque du Liban in Beirut, Lebanon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BDLCLBBAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BDLCLBBA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque du Liban |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beirut |
| Country | Lebanon |
How the Banque du Liban SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BDLC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BA 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 code BDLCLBBAXXX?
The code BDLCLBBAXXX belongs to the headquarters of Banque du Liban in Beirut, Lebanon. Use it when a payment to Banque du Liban does not need a specific branch.
Has Banque du Liban got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 12 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Liban in Lebanon. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BDLCLBBAXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BDLCLBBAXXX against the details from Banque du Liban before sending.
What does each part of BDLCLBBAXXX mean?
BDLC is the bank code of Banque du Liban, LB is the ISO code of Lebanon, BA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Liban?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BDLCLBBAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Lebanon uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Are BDLCLBBA and BDLCLBBAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BDLCLBBA is the 8-character version of BDLCLBBAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Banque du Liban in Beirut.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.