SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX031
WAHBLYLX031 belongs to Wahda Bank in Benghazi, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WAHBLYLX031 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WAHBLYLX |
| Branch code | 031 |
| Bank | Wahda Bank |
| Branch | Mukhtar Branch |
| City | Benghazi |
| Country | Libya |
How 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.
- 031 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
What bank is behind BIC WAHBLYLX031?
The code WAHBLYLX031 belongs to Mukhtar Branch, a branch or department of Wahda Bank in Benghazi, Libya. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Wahda Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Libya with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Wahda Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Wahda Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX031, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Libya is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use WAHBLYLX031 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check WAHBLYLX031 with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Wahda Bank got more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.