SWIFT/BIC code LNCBLYLT079
LNCBLYLT079 belongs to National Commercial Bank in Benghazi, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LNCBLYLT079 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LNCBLYLT |
| Branch code | 079 |
| Bank | National Commercial Bank |
| Branch | Alhawari Branch |
| City | Benghazi |
| Country | Libya |
How the National Commercial Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 079 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 bank is behind SWIFT code LNCBLYLT079?
LNCBLYLT079 identifies Alhawari Branch, a unit of National Commercial Bank in Benghazi, Libya. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Commercial Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code LNCBLYLT079, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Libya is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to National Commercial Bank take in Libya?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use LNCBLYLT instead of LNCBLYLT079?
LNCBLYLT points to the main office of National Commercial Bank, while LNCBLYLT079 is Alhawari Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LNCBLYLT079 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in LNCBLYLT079 stand for?
LNCB is the bank code of National Commercial Bank, LY stands for Libya, LT is the location code and 079 is the code of the department Alhawari Branch.
Does National Commercial Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 46 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Commercial Bank in Libya, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Commercial Bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.