SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX020
WAHBLYLX020 belongs to Wahda Bank in Rashid, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WAHBLYLX020 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WAHBLYLX |
| Branch code | 020 |
| Bank | Wahda Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Rashid |
| Country | Libya |
How the Wahda Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 020 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 WAHBLYLX020?
WAHBLYLX020 identifies Wahda Bank, a unit of Wahda Bank in Rashid, Libya. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Wahda Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX020, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Libya uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Wahda Bank take in Libya?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in WAHBLYLX020 mean?
WAHB is the bank code of Wahda Bank, LY is the ISO code of Libya, LX is the location code and 020 identifies the department Wahda Bank.
Has Wahda Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 38 SWIFT/BIC codes for Wahda Bank in Libya. All of them are listed on the page of Wahda Bank.
What happens if I use WAHBLYLX020 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check WAHBLYLX020 against the details from Wahda Bank before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.