Free directory of all 27 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in LIBYA. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Libya's payment infrastructure has been fragmented by political instability since 2011, with the Central Bank split between Tripoli and eastern Libya authorities. Wahda Bank and Jumhouria Bank retain SWIFT access for oil revenue receipts and government-related payments. USD and EUR are widely preferred over LYD for international trade, and most cross-border wires route through Tunisian, Turkish, or Maltese correspondent banks.
| RTGS / Settlement System | SWIFT (Central Bank of Libya — CBL) |
|---|---|
| Currency | LYD — Libyan Dinar |
| Central Bank | Central Bank of Libya (CBL) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 5–10 days (political instability) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Libya within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Libya processes large-value interbank settlements through SWIFT. Retail transfers typically use ACH or local clearing networks, while cross-border wires enter via SWIFT.
The primary settlement currency is LYD — Libyan Dinar. 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: 27