SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX011
WAHBLYLX011 belongs to Wahda Bank in Tripoli, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WAHBLYLX011 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WAHBLYLX |
| Branch code | 011 |
| Bank | Wahda Bank |
| Branch | Main Branch |
| City | Tripoli |
| Country | Libya |
How the Wahda Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WAHB 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.
- 011 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 WAHBLYLX011?
The code WAHBLYLX011 belongs to Main Branch, a unit of Wahda Bank in Tripoli, Libya. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Wahda Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Libya with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Wahda Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 38 SWIFT/BIC codes for Wahda Bank in Libya, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use WAHBLYLX011 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check WAHBLYLX011 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in WAHBLYLX011 stand for?
WAHB is the institution code of Wahda Bank, LY is the ISO code of Libya, LX is the code for the city or region and 011 is the code of the branch Main Branch.
Can I use WAHBLYLX instead of WAHBLYLX011?
WAHBLYLX is the main office of Wahda Bank, while WAHBLYLX011 is Main Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention WAHBLYLX011.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.