SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX014
WAHBLYLX014 belongs to Wahda Bank in Tripoli, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WAHBLYLX014 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WAHBLYLX |
| Branch code | 014 |
| Bank | Wahda Bank |
| Branch | Baladiya Branch |
| City | Tripoli |
| Country | Libya |
The way the Wahda Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 014 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 uses SWIFT code WAHBLYLX014?
The code WAHBLYLX014 belongs to Baladiya Branch, a branch or department of Wahda Bank in Tripoli, Libya. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Wahda Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX014, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Libya uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Wahda Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 38 SWIFT/BIC codes for Wahda Bank in Libya. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in WAHBLYLX014 stand for?
WAHB is the institution code of Wahda Bank, LY is the ISO code of Libya, LX is the location code and 014 identifies the department Baladiya Branch.
How long does a transfer to Wahda Bank take in Libya?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use WAHBLYLX instead of WAHBLYLX014?
WAHBLYLX points to the head office of Wahda Bank, while WAHBLYLX014 points to Baladiya Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention WAHBLYLX014.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.