SWIFT/BIC code CDBLLYLT223
CDBLLYLT223 belongs to Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.) in Tripoli, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CDBLLYLT223 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CDBLLYLT |
| Branch code | 223 |
| Bank | Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.) |
| Branch | Ben Ashowr |
| City | Tripoli |
| Country | Libya |
How 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.
- 223 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 SWIFT code CDBLLYLT223?
CDBLLYLT223 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ben Ashowr, a unit of Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.) in Tripoli, Libya. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 34 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.) in Libya. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.).
Can I use CDBLLYLT instead of CDBLLYLT223?
CDBLLYLT is the main office of Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.), while CDBLLYLT223 points to Ben Ashowr. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CDBLLYLT223 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CDBLLYLT223 mean?
CDBL is the bank code of Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.), LY is the ISO code of Libya, LT is the code for the city or region and 223 is the code of the branch Ben Ashowr.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.)?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Commerce and Development (L.j.s.c.) in Libya?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Libya with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.