IBAN format in Lebanon (LB)
An IBAN in Lebanon is 28 characters long and starts with LB. A valid example: LB62 0999 0000 0001 0019 0122 9114. Lebanon does not participate in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Lebanon
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | LB |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 62 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | digits | 0999 |
| 9–28 | Account number | 20 | alphanumeric | 00000001001901229114 |
SEPA status
Lebanon does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
How do I check an IBAN?
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FAQ — IBAN in Lebanon
How many characters does an IBAN in Lebanon have?
A Lebanon IBAN is exactly 28 characters: it starts with "LB", followed by 2 check digits and a 24-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Lebanon IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Lebanon: LB62 0999 0000 0001 0019 0122 9114. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Lebanon in SEPA?
Lebanon does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
Where can I check an IBAN from Lebanon?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Lebanon length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Lebanon IBAN?
After "LB" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (4 digits), the account number (20 alphanumeric).
The example IBAN is the official sample from the public IBAN registry (ISO 13616) and passes the MOD-97 check — it is not a real bank account.