SWIFT/BIC code NBLILRL1XXX

NBLILRL1XXX belongs to National Bank of Liberia in Monrovia, Liberia.

NBLILRL1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBLILRL1XXX
8-character codeNBLILRL1
Branch codeXXX
BankNational Bank of Liberia
BranchHead office
CityMonrovia
CountryLiberia

How the National Bank of Liberia SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

NBLI Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
LR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
L1 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code NBLILRL1XXX?

NBLILRL1XXX identifies the main office of National Bank of Liberia in Monrovia, Liberia. Use it when a payment to National Bank of Liberia does not need a specific branch.

How long does a transfer to National Bank of Liberia take in Liberia?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

What do the letters in NBLILRL1XXX stand for?

NBLI is the bank code of National Bank of Liberia, LR is the ISO code of Liberia, L1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Liberia?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBLILRL1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Liberia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

Are NBLILRL1 and NBLILRL1XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. NBLILRL1 is the 8-character version of NBLILRL1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach National Bank of Liberia in Monrovia.

What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Liberia in Liberia?

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

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