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)

Validate a Libya IBAN

Paste a Libya IBAN below to check it.

Libya IBAN Regex Pattern

^LY\d{2}\d{3}\d{3}\d{15}$

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(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^LY\\d{2}\\d{3}\\d{3}\\d{15}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Libya IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^LY\d{2}\d{3}\d{3}\d{15}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Libya IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^LY\d{2}\d{3}\d{3}\d{15}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Libya 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 Libya IBAN

Libya accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (2n) + Branch Code (3n) + Account Number (15n). 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 Libya 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 Libya 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 Libya

Libya 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 (25 characters, starts with LY)
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.

Libya adopted IBAN in 2015. Not SEPA. Always include BIC. International transfers may face restrictions due to geopolitical conditions.

Compare transfer services for Libya

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

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

Central Bank

Central Bank of Libya

https://cbl.gov.ly ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 25 chars
Country Code: LY
Currency: LYD
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 21n
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2015