SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX046
WAHBLYLX046 belongs to Wahda Bank in Ben Jwad, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WAHBLYLX046 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WAHBLYLX |
| Branch code | 046 |
| Bank | Wahda Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ben Jwad |
| 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.
- 046 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 code WAHBLYLX046?
WAHBLYLX046 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wahda Bank, part of Wahda Bank in Ben Jwad, 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 the amount that arrives in Libya with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of WAHBLYLX046 mean?
WAHB is the bank code of Wahda Bank, LY is the ISO code of Libya, LX is the location code and 046 is the code of the department Wahda Bank.
Can I use WAHBLYLX instead of WAHBLYLX046?
WAHBLYLX points to the head office of Wahda Bank, while WAHBLYLX046 is Wahda Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use WAHBLYLX046 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use WAHBLYLX046 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check WAHBLYLX046 with the recipient before sending.
Has Wahda Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 38 SWIFT/BIC codes for Wahda Bank in Libya. 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.