SWIFT/BIC code BSAHLYLXXXX
BSAHLYLXXXX belongs to Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Tripoli) in Tripoli, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSAHLYLXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSAHLYLX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Tripoli) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tripoli |
| Country | Libya |
How the Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Tripoli) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSAH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LX 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 BIC BSAHLYLXXXX?
BSAHLYLXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Tripoli) in Tripoli, Libya. It is the code to use when a payment to Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Tripoli) does not need a specific branch.
Is BSAHLYLX and BSAHLYLXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BSAHLYLX is the short version of BSAHLYLXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Tripoli) in Tripoli.
What is the best way to send money to Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Tripoli) in Libya?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Libya with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BSAHLYLXXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BSAHLYLXXXX against the details from Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Tripoli) before sending.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Tripoli)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BSAHLYLXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Libya uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BSAHLYLXXXX mean?
BSAH is the bank code of Banque Sahelo-Saharienne Pour L'investissement et le Commerce (Tripoli), LY is the ISO code of Libya, LX is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.