SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX036
WAHBLYLX036 belongs to Wahda Bank in Rwisat, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WAHBLYLX036 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WAHBLYLX |
| Branch code | 036 |
| Bank | Wahda Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Rwisat |
| Country | Libya |
The way 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.
- 036 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 BIC WAHBLYLX036?
WAHBLYLX036 identifies Wahda Bank, part of Wahda Bank in Rwisat, Libya. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Wahda Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Libya with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Wahda Bank got 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 WAHBLYLX036 stand for?
WAHB is the bank code of Wahda Bank, LY is the ISO code of Libya, LX is the code for the city or region and 036 is the code of the department Wahda Bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Wahda Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX036, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Libya is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use WAHBLYLX036 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check WAHBLYLX036 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.