What is the Libya IBAN format?

Libya IBANs start with LY, followed by 2 check digits, then a 21-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

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

Libya IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Libya IBAN?

A Libya IBAN is 25 characters long.

25-character IBAN · LYD Libyan Dinar

A Libya IBAN is 25 characters long and always begins with the country code LY, followed by two check digits. The next 3 characters are the Bank Code. This is followed by the Branch Code (3 characters). The remaining 15 characters identify the individual account number. The Libya IBAN uses the LYD (Libyan Dinar) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

LYD

Libyan Dinar

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

LY83 0020 4800 0020 1001 2036 1

LY Country

83 Check Digits

002 Bank Code

048 Branch Code

000020100120361 Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	LY
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	83
5–7	3	Bank Code	n	002
8–10	3	Branch Code	n	048
11–25	15	Account Number	n	000020100120361

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

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 25 chars
Country Code: LY
Currency: LYD
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 21n