SWIFT/BIC code BYBALBBXXXX
BYBALBBXXXX belongs to Byblos Bank S.a.l. in Beirut, Lebanon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BYBALBBXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BYBALBBX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Byblos Bank S.a.l. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beirut |
| Country | Lebanon |
The way the Byblos Bank S.a.l. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BYBA 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.
- 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
Which institution uses BIC BYBALBBXXXX?
BYBALBBXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Byblos Bank S.a.l. in Beirut, Lebanon. Use it when a payment to Byblos Bank S.a.l. does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of BYBALBBXXXX mean?
BYBA is the institution code of Byblos Bank S.a.l., LB stands for Lebanon, BX is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Byblos Bank S.a.l.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BYBALBBXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Lebanon uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Byblos Bank S.a.l. take in Lebanon?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Byblos Bank S.a.l. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BYBALBBXXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Byblos Bank S.a.l. in Lebanon, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is BYBALBBX and BYBALBBXXXX the same code?
Yes. BYBALBBX is the 8-character version of BYBALBBXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Byblos Bank S.a.l. in Beirut.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.