SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX096
WAHBLYLX096 belongs to Wahda Bank in Benghazi, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WAHBLYLX096 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WAHBLYLX |
| Branch code | 096 |
| Bank | Wahda Bank |
| Branch | Gardin |
| City | Benghazi |
| Country | Libya |
How 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.
- 096 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 WAHBLYLX096?
WAHBLYLX096 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gardin, a branch or department of Wahda Bank in Benghazi, Libya. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Wahda Bank take in Libya?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Wahda Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX096, the account number or IBAN 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 WAHBLYLX096 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check WAHBLYLX096 against the details from Wahda Bank before sending.
What do the letters in WAHBLYLX096 mean?
WAHB is the bank code of Wahda Bank, LY stands for Libya, LX is the code for the city or region and 096 identifies the branch Gardin.
Can I use WAHBLYLX instead of WAHBLYLX096?
WAHBLYLX points to the head office of Wahda Bank, while WAHBLYLX096 is Gardin. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use WAHBLYLX096 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.