IBAN
IBAN in Lebanon
28 characters, starting with LB. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 28 characters
- Country code
- LB
- SEPA area
- No
- Example
- LB62 0999 0000 0001 0019 0122 9114
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Lebanon IBAN (LB)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | LB Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 62 IBAN check digits |
| 5–8 | 4 | digits | 0999 Bank code |
| 9–28 | 20 | letters or digits | 00000001001901229114 Account number |
How to check an IBAN from Lebanon
Count the characters: a Lebanon IBAN always has 28. Make sure it starts with LB, then paste it in the checker above: it verifies the two check digits with the mod 97 algorithm and the national structure. A single mistyped character is enough to make the check fail.
The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) identifies a bank account in an unambiguous way across borders. It starts with a two-letter country code, followed by two check digits and the national account number, which contains the bank code, often a branch code, and the account itself. Its length depends on the country: 15 characters in Norway, 27 in Italy and France, up to 33 in Russia.
Questions
How long is an IBAN in Lebanon?
An IBAN in Lebanon has 28 characters, always starting with the country code LB followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Lebanon look like?
A valid example is LB62099900000001001901229114. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Lebanon part of SEPA?
No. Lebanon is outside the Single Euro Payments Area: transfers in euros go through the SWIFT network, with correspondent banks and longer timing.
Can I receive euros from Lebanon with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Lebanon, usually within one working day.
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