What is the Lebanon IBAN format?

Lebanon IBANs start with LB, followed by 2 check digits, then a 24-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

Lebanon is not a SEPA member. International transfer fees and timelines apply.

Lebanon IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Lebanon IBAN?

A Lebanon IBAN is 28 characters long.

28-character IBAN · LBP Lebanese Pound

A Lebanon IBAN is 28 characters long and always begins with the country code LB, followed by two check digits. The next 4 characters are the Bank Code. The remaining 20 characters identify the individual account number. The Lebanon IBAN uses the LBP (Lebanese Pound) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

LBP

Lebanese Pound

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

LB62 0999 0000 0001 0019 0122 9114

LB Country

62 Check Digits

0999 Bank Code

00000001001901229114 Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	LB
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	62
5–8	4	Bank Code	n	0999
9–28	20	Account Number	c	00000001001901229114

n = numeric only (0–9) a = alphabetic only (A–Z) c = alphanumeric (0–9, A–Z)

Validate a Lebanon IBAN

Paste a Lebanon IBAN below to check it.

Lebanon IBAN Regex Pattern

^LB\d{2}\d{4}[A-Z0-9]{20}$

Pattern validates length, country code, check digit positions, and field character types. Does not verify the MOD-97 checksum (use the validator above for full validation).

PHP

$iban = strtoupper(str_replace(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^LB\\d{2}\\d{4}[A-Z0-9]{20}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Lebanon IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^LB\d{2}\d{4}[A-Z0-9]{20}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Lebanon IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^LB\d{2}\d{4}[A-Z0-9]{20}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Lebanon IBAN format

These snippets check format only. For full IBAN validation including MOD-97 checksum, use a dedicated IBAN library or the validator on this page.

How to Find Your Lebanon IBAN

Lebanon accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (4n) + Account Number (20c). Your IBAN encodes these same components in the standardised international format.

1
Mobile banking app — Open your bank's app, navigate to account details or "Account Info." Your IBAN is usually displayed alongside your account number. Look for a field labelled "IBAN" or "International Account Number."
2
Bank statement — Your Lebanon IBAN appears in the account header of your printed or PDF bank statement, typically near the top of the first page.
3
Online banking — Log in to your bank's website and go to "Account Details," "Account Summary," or "Profile." Most Lebanon banks display the IBAN prominently in account settings.
4
Bank branch or helpline — Call your bank's customer service or visit a branch with your ID. They can provide your full IBAN instantly.

Once you have your IBAN, use the validator above to confirm it is correctly formatted before sharing it.

Sending Money to Lebanon

Lebanon is not a SEPA member. Transfers require both an IBAN and a BIC/SWIFT code. Expect 2–5 business days and a SWIFT correspondent fee (typically $10–$40 USD via a traditional bank). Using a specialist service like Wise or Revolut can significantly reduce these fees.

What to provide

Recipient's full name
IBAN (28 characters, starts with LB)
BIC / SWIFT code
Recipient's bank address (some banks)

Typical transfer time

2–5 days

Via SWIFT network. Specialist services (Wise, Revolut) are often faster and cheaper than traditional bank wires.

Lebanon adopted IBAN in 2004. Not SEPA. Always include BIC. Due to Lebanon's ongoing banking crisis, some transfers may face delays. The Banque du Liban regulates IBAN usage.

Compare transfer services for Lebanon

Specialist services typically charge significantly less than high-street banks for international transfers.

Wise — Low fees, real exchange rate ↗ Revolut — Fast transfers ↗

Central Bank

Banque du Liban

https://www.bdl.gov.lb ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 28 chars
Country Code: LB
Currency: LBP
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 4n20c
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2004