SWIFT/BIC code LICOLBBXXXX
LICOLBBXXXX belongs to B.l.c. Bank S.a.l. in Beirut, Lebanon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LICOLBBXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LICOLBBX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | B.l.c. Bank S.a.l. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beirut |
| Country | Lebanon |
How the B.l.c. Bank S.a.l. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LICO 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
What bank uses SWIFT code LICOLBBXXXX?
LICOLBBXXXX identifies the main office of B.l.c. Bank S.a.l. in Beirut, Lebanon. Use it when you send money to an account at B.l.c. Bank S.a.l..
Does B.l.c. Bank S.a.l. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – LICOLBBXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for B.l.c. Bank S.a.l. in Lebanon, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are LICOLBBX and LICOLBBXXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. LICOLBBX is the short version of LICOLBBXXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to B.l.c. Bank S.a.l. in Beirut.
How long does it take to send money to B.l.c. Bank S.a.l.?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at B.l.c. Bank S.a.l.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code LICOLBBXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Lebanon uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of LICOLBBXXXX stand for?
LICO is the institution code of B.l.c. Bank S.a.l., LB is the ISO code of Lebanon, BX is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.