SWIFT/BIC code MIDDLBB1XXX

MIDDLBB1XXX belongs to Middle East Capital Group S.a.l in Beirut, Lebanon.

MIDDLBB1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIDDLBB1XXX
8-character codeMIDDLBB1
Branch codeXXX
BankMiddle East Capital Group S.a.l
BranchHead office
CityBeirut
CountryLebanon

The way the Middle East Capital Group S.a.l SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MIDD Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
LB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
B1 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

Which institution uses BIC MIDDLBB1XXX?

The code MIDDLBB1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Middle East Capital Group S.a.l in Beirut, Lebanon. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Middle East Capital Group S.a.l.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Middle East Capital Group S.a.l?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MIDDLBB1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Lebanon is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What do the letters in MIDDLBB1XXX stand for?

MIDD is the bank code of Middle East Capital Group S.a.l, LB stands for Lebanon, B1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Middle East Capital Group S.a.l?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Lebanon with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does it take to send money to Middle East Capital Group S.a.l in Lebanon?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Is MIDDLBB1 and MIDDLBB1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. MIDDLBB1 is the short version of MIDDLBB1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Middle East Capital Group S.a.l in Beirut.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.