SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX111
WAHBLYLX111 belongs to Wahda Bank in Benghazi, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WAHBLYLX111 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WAHBLYLX |
| Branch code | 111 |
| Bank | Wahda Bank |
| Branch | Mawadelbena |
| City | Benghazi |
| Country | Libya |
The way 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.
- 111 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 SWIFT code WAHBLYLX111?
The code WAHBLYLX111 belongs to Mawadelbena, 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 it take to send money to Wahda Bank?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Wahda Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX111, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Libya uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in WAHBLYLX111 stand for?
WAHB is the institution code of Wahda Bank, LY is the ISO code of Libya, LX is the code for the city or region and 111 identifies the branch Mawadelbena.
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 is the cheapest way to send money to Wahda Bank in Libya?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Libya with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.