SWIFT/BIC code SLBLLBBXXXX
SLBLLBBXXXX belongs to Saudi Lebanese Bank Sal. in Beirut, Lebanon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SLBLLBBXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SLBLLBBX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Saudi Lebanese Bank Sal. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Beirut |
| Country | Lebanon |
How the Saudi Lebanese Bank Sal. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SLBL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BX 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 BIC SLBLLBBXXXX?
SLBLLBBXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Saudi Lebanese Bank Sal. in Beirut, Lebanon. Use it when a payment to Saudi Lebanese Bank Sal. does not need a specific branch.
Does Saudi Lebanese Bank Sal. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SLBLLBBXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Saudi Lebanese Bank Sal. in Lebanon, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Saudi Lebanese Bank Sal. in Lebanon?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Lebanon with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Is SLBLLBBX and SLBLLBBXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SLBLLBBX is the short version of SLBLLBBXXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Saudi Lebanese Bank Sal. in Beirut.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Saudi Lebanese Bank Sal.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SLBLLBBXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Lebanon uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in SLBLLBBXXXX stand for?
SLBL is the institution code of Saudi Lebanese Bank Sal., LB stands for Lebanon, BX is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.