SWIFT/BIC code FGBLLYLTXXX
FGBLLYLTXXX belongs to First Gulf Libyan Bank in Tripoli, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FGBLLYLTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FGBLLYLT |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Gulf Libyan Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tripoli |
| Country | Libya |
The way the First Gulf Libyan Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FGBL 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.
- 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code FGBLLYLTXXX?
The code FGBLLYLTXXX belongs to the headquarters of First Gulf Libyan Bank in Tripoli, Libya. It is the code to use when a payment to First Gulf Libyan Bank does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in FGBLLYLTXXX mean?
FGBL is the bank code of First Gulf Libyan Bank, LY stands for Libya, LT is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at First Gulf Libyan Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FGBLLYLTXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Libya is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to First Gulf Libyan Bank take in Libya?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Are FGBLLYLT and FGBLLYLTXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. FGBLLYLT is the short version of FGBLLYLTXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to First Gulf Libyan Bank in Tripoli.
Does First Gulf Libyan Bank have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FGBLLYLTXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for First Gulf Libyan Bank in Libya, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.