SWIFT/BIC code BDLCLBBXCOD

BDLCLBBXCOD belongs to Banque du Liban in Beirut, Lebanon.

BDLCLBBXCOD

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBDLCLBBXCOD
8-character codeBDLCLBBX
Branch codeCOD
BankBanque du Liban
BranchCurrent Operations Department
CityBeirut
CountryLebanon

The way 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).
BX Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
COD 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 branch is behind BIC BDLCLBBXCOD?

BDLCLBBXCOD identifies Current Operations Department, part of Banque du Liban in Beirut, Lebanon. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of BDLCLBBXCOD mean?

BDLC is the bank code of Banque du Liban, LB is the ISO code of Lebanon, BX is the code for the city or region and COD is the code of the branch Current Operations Department.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque du Liban?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Lebanon with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use BDLCLBBX instead of BDLCLBBXCOD?

BDLCLBBX is the main office of Banque du Liban, while BDLCLBBXCOD is Current Operations Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BDLCLBBXCOD if the recipient asks for it.

Does Banque du Liban have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 12 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banque du Liban in Lebanon. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque du Liban?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BDLCLBBXCOD, 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.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.