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Lebanon IBAN format
An IBAN from Lebanon has 28 characters and starts with LB. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
LBkk bbbb cccc cccc cccc cccc cccc
LB = country code · k = check digits · b = bank code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | LB |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| Bank code | positions 5-8 | 4 characters |
| Account number | positions 9-28 | 20 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Lebanon?
An IBAN from Lebanon always has 28 characters: the country code LB, 2 check digits and a 24-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Lebanon IBAN is correct?
Check the length (28), that it starts with LB, and the mod-97 check digits. Our free IBAN checker does all three in one step and shows the bank when it is known.
Is Lebanon in SEPA?
No. Lebanon is not in the SEPA scheme, so transfers usually go as international (SWIFT) payments; the IBAN is still used.
Does a valid IBAN mean the account exists?
No. The check proves the number is well formed and the check digits match. Only the bank can confirm that the account is open and whose it is.