SWIFT/BIC code LNCBLYLT053
LNCBLYLT053 belongs to National Commercial Bank in Sabha, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LNCBLYLT053 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LNCBLYLT |
| Branch code | 053 |
| Bank | National Commercial Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sabha |
| Country | Libya |
The way the National Commercial Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LNCB 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.
- 053 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 branch is behind BIC LNCBLYLT053?
The code LNCBLYLT053 belongs to National Commercial Bank, part of National Commercial Bank in Sabha, Libya. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of LNCBLYLT053 stand for?
LNCB is the bank code of National Commercial Bank, LY is the ISO code of Libya, LT is the code for the city or region and 053 is the code of the branch National Commercial Bank.
How long does a transfer to National Commercial Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Commercial Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Libya with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Commercial Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code LNCBLYLT053, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Libya is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does National Commercial Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 46 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Commercial Bank in Libya, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.