SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX200
WAHBLYLX200 belongs to Wahda Bank in Benghazi, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WAHBLYLX200 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WAHBLYLX |
| Branch code | 200 |
| Bank | Wahda Bank |
| Branch | Treasury |
| City | Benghazi |
| 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.
- 200 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 uses SWIFT code WAHBLYLX200?
WAHBLYLX200 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Treasury, a branch or department of Wahda Bank in Benghazi, Libya. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Wahda Bank take in Libya?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Wahda Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLX200, 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 do the letters in WAHBLYLX200 mean?
WAHB is the institution code of Wahda Bank, LY is the ISO code of Libya, LX is the location code and 200 is the code of the branch Treasury.
What happens if I enter WAHBLYLX200 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check WAHBLYLX200 against the details from Wahda Bank before sending.
Can I use WAHBLYLX instead of WAHBLYLX200?
WAHBLYLX points to the main office of Wahda Bank, while WAHBLYLX200 points to Treasury. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use WAHBLYLX200 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.