SWIFT/BIC code CDBLLYLT018
CDBLLYLT018 belongs to Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.) in Benghazi, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CDBLLYLT018 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CDBLLYLT |
| Branch code | 018 |
| Bank | Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.) |
| Branch | Children Agency |
| City | Benghazi |
| Country | Libya |
The way the Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CDBL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LT Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 018 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 BIC CDBLLYLT018?
CDBLLYLT018 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Children Agency, a branch or department of Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.) in Benghazi, Libya. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 34 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.) in Libya, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.) take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in CDBLLYLT018 stand for?
CDBL is the institution code of Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.), LY stands for Libya, LT is the code for the city or region and 018 identifies the branch Children Agency.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CDBLLYLT018, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Libya is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use CDBLLYLT instead of CDBLLYLT018?
CDBLLYLT points to the main office of Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.), while CDBLLYLT018 points to Children Agency. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CDBLLYLT018.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.