Free directory of all 71 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in LEBANON. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Lebanon's banking sector has operated under severe crisis conditions since 2019, with capital controls restricting withdrawals and cross-border transfers. Blom Bank, Bank Audi (Odea Bank after rebranding), Byblos Bank, and BankMed retain SWIFT connectivity for international transactions. USD has become the de facto commercial currency. Wires to Lebanon face enhanced compliance scrutiny and may require additional correspondent authorization.
| RTGS / Settlement System | SAYRAFA / SWIFT (Banque du Liban) |
|---|---|
| Currency | LBP — Lebanese Pound (multiple unofficial rates) |
| Central Bank | Banque du Liban (BDL) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 3–7+ days (crisis conditions; restrictions apply) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Lebanon within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Lebanon processes large-value interbank settlements through SAYRAFA/SWIFT. Retail transfers typically use ACH or local clearing networks, while cross-border wires enter via SWIFT.
The primary settlement currency is LBP — Lebanese Pound. Foreign-currency wires are converted at the receiving bank's prevailing rate unless a specific currency account is held at the beneficiary institution.
Total correspondent banks indexed: 71