Lebanon IBAN Validator

Lebanon IBAN Format

IBAN Breakdown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IBAN format for Lebanon?

A Lebanon IBAN is exactly 28 characters long. It starts with the country code "LB", followed by 2 check digits, then a 24-character BBAN (Basic Bank Account Number). The format pattern is: LBkk bbbb cccc cccc cccc cccc cccc.

Is Lebanon part of SEPA?

No, Lebanon is not part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). International transfers to Lebanon typically use the SWIFT/BIC network instead of SEPA. These transfers may take 2–5 business days and often incur higher fees than SEPA transfers.

What currency does Lebanon use?

Lebanon uses the Lebanese Pound (LBP). When sending international payments to Lebanon, you’ll need the recipient’s IBAN and may need to specify the currency as LBP.

How do I validate a Lebanon IBAN?

To validate a Lebanon IBAN: (1) Check the length is exactly 28 characters. (2) Verify the country code is "LB". (3) Validate the BBAN structure matches the expected pattern for Lebanon. (4) Apply the MOD-97 checksum algorithm by rearranging and converting letters to numbers. A valid IBAN always produces a remainder of 1 when divided by 97.

What does each part of a Lebanon IBAN mean?

A Lebanon IBAN (LBkk bbbb cccc cccc cccc cccc cccc) breaks down as: Country Code (“LB”) identifies Lebanon, Check Digits (2 digits) catch transcription errors, Bank Code (4 characters), Account Number (20 characters). Each segment is validated independently to ensure the IBAN is correctly formatted.

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