SWIFT/BIC code SABKLYLXBEN
SABKLYLXBEN belongs to Sahara Bank in Benghazi, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SABKLYLXBEN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SABKLYLX |
| Branch code | BEN |
| Bank | Sahara Bank |
| Branch | Head Office Benghazi |
| City | Benghazi |
| Country | Libya |
The way the Sahara Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SABK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BEN 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/BIC code SABKLYLXBEN?
SABKLYLXBEN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Head Office Benghazi, a branch or department of Sahara Bank in Benghazi, Libya. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use SABKLYLX instead of SABKLYLXBEN?
SABKLYLX points to the main office of Sahara Bank, while SABKLYLXBEN points to Head Office Benghazi. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SABKLYLXBEN if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter SABKLYLXBEN incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SABKLYLXBEN with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in SABKLYLXBEN stand for?
SABK is the institution code of Sahara Bank, LY is the ISO code of Libya, LX is the location code and BEN is the code of the branch Head Office Benghazi.
Has Sahara Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sahara Bank in Libya. All of them are listed on the page of Sahara Bank.
What is the best way to send money to Sahara Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Libya with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.