SWIFT/BIC code LNCBLYLT058
LNCBLYLT058 belongs to National Commercial Bank in Tobruk, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LNCBLYLT058 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LNCBLYLT |
| Branch code | 058 |
| Bank | National Commercial Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Tobruk |
| Country | Libya |
The way the National Commercial Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 058 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/BIC code LNCBLYLT058?
LNCBLYLT058 identifies National Commercial Bank, a unit of National Commercial Bank in Tobruk, Libya. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use LNCBLYLT instead of LNCBLYLT058?
LNCBLYLT points to the head office of National Commercial Bank, while LNCBLYLT058 points to National Commercial Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LNCBLYLT058.
How long does a transfer to National Commercial Bank take in Libya?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Commercial Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Libya with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Commercial Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code LNCBLYLT058, 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.
What do the letters in LNCBLYLT058 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 058 identifies the department National Commercial Bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.