SWIFT/BIC code JAMBLYLT009
JAMBLYLT009 belongs to Jumhouria Bank in Zawia, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | JAMBLYLT009 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | JAMBLYLT |
| Branch code | 009 |
| Bank | Jumhouria Bank |
| Branch | Al Zawya Branch |
| City | Zawia |
| Country | Libya |
How the Jumhouria Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- JAMB 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.
- 009 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 SWIFT code JAMBLYLT009?
JAMBLYLT009 identifies Al Zawya Branch, part of Jumhouria Bank in Zawia, Libya. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Jumhouria Bank in Libya?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Libya with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Jumhouria Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code JAMBLYLT009, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Libya uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in JAMBLYLT009 mean?
JAMB is the institution code of Jumhouria Bank, LY stands for Libya, LT is the location code and 009 is the code of the department Al Zawya Branch.
What happens if I use JAMBLYLT009 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check JAMBLYLT009 against the details from Jumhouria Bank before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Jumhouria Bank in Libya?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.