SWIFT/BIC code ELBKLBBXXXX
ELBKLBBXXXX belongs to Emirates Lebanon Bank Sal in Beirut, Lebanon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ELBKLBBXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ELBKLBBX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Emirates Lebanon Bank Sal |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beirut |
| Country | Lebanon |
How the Emirates Lebanon Bank Sal SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ELBK 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 bank uses SWIFT code ELBKLBBXXXX?
ELBKLBBXXXX identifies the headquarters of Emirates Lebanon Bank Sal in Beirut, Lebanon. Use it when you send money to an account at Emirates Lebanon Bank Sal.
How long does a transfer to Emirates Lebanon Bank Sal take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of ELBKLBBXXXX mean?
ELBK is the bank code of Emirates Lebanon Bank Sal, LB stands for Lebanon, BX is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Emirates Lebanon Bank Sal?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ELBKLBBXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Lebanon is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Is ELBKLBBX and ELBKLBBXXXX the same code?
Yes. ELBKLBBX is the short version of ELBKLBBXXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Emirates Lebanon Bank Sal in Beirut.
Does Emirates Lebanon Bank Sal use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ELBKLBBXXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Emirates Lebanon Bank Sal in Lebanon, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.