SWIFT/BIC code LGBALBBEXXX
LGBALBBEXXX belongs to Lebanon and Gulf Bank Sal in Beirut, Lebanon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LGBALBBEXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LGBALBBE |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Lebanon and Gulf Bank Sal |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beirut |
| Country | Lebanon |
How the Lebanon and Gulf Bank Sal SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LGBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BE 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code LGBALBBEXXX?
LGBALBBEXXX identifies the main office of Lebanon and Gulf Bank Sal in Beirut, Lebanon. Use it when you send money to an account at Lebanon and Gulf Bank Sal.
What do the letters in LGBALBBEXXX mean?
LGBA is the bank code of Lebanon and Gulf Bank Sal, LB is the ISO code of Lebanon, BE is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Lebanon and Gulf Bank Sal?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code LGBALBBEXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Lebanon uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Lebanon and Gulf Bank Sal?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Lebanon with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Lebanon and Gulf Bank Sal take in Lebanon?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Lebanon and Gulf Bank Sal use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – LGBALBBEXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Lebanon and Gulf 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.