SWIFT/BIC code WAHBLYLXXXX
WAHBLYLXXXX belongs to Wahda Bank in Benghazi, Libya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WAHBLYLXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WAHBLYLX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wahda Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| 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.
- XXX 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 WAHBLYLXXXX?
WAHBLYLXXXX identifies the headquarters of Wahda Bank in Benghazi, Libya. Use it when you send money to an account at Wahda Bank.
What happens if I enter WAHBLYLXXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check WAHBLYLXXXX against the details from Wahda Bank before you confirm.
Does Wahda Bank have other 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.
Are WAHBLYLX and WAHBLYLXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. WAHBLYLX is the 8-character version of WAHBLYLXXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Wahda Bank in Benghazi.
What does each part of WAHBLYLXXXX 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 XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Wahda Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Libya with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.