SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX012
WAHBLYLX012 belongs to Wahda Bank in Tripoli, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WAHBLYLX012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WAHBLYLX |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | Wahda Bank |
| Branch | 1st September 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.
- 012 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX012?
WAHBLYLX012 identifies 1st September Branch, a branch or department of Wahda Bank in Tripoli, Libya. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use WAHBLYLX012 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check WAHBLYLX012 against the details from Wahda Bank before sending.
Has Wahda Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 38 SWIFT/BIC codes for Wahda Bank in Libya, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Wahda Bank.
What does each part of WAHBLYLX012 mean?
WAHB is the bank code of Wahda Bank, LY is the ISO code of Libya, LX is the location code and 012 identifies the department 1st September Branch.
Can I use WAHBLYLX instead of WAHBLYLX012?
WAHBLYLX points to the head office of Wahda Bank, while WAHBLYLX012 is 1st September Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention WAHBLYLX012.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Wahda Bank?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Libya 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.