Lebanon IBAN validator
How the IBAN format works
- Format
- LB + 2 check digits + 4-digit bank code + 20-char account number (28 chars)
- Example
- LB62099900000001001901229114
Things to watch for
- 28 characters total
- Checks structure and checksum only, not that the account exists
^LB[0-9]{2}[0-9]{4}[0-9A-Z]{20}$A Lebanon IBAN is 28 characters: “LB”, two check digits, a 4-digit numeric bank code, and a 20-character account-number block that can mix digits and letters. The numeric bank code is the detail that sets it apart from several regional neighbors — Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain all use 4-letter alphabetic bank codes, while Lebanon (like Israel, though with a different overall layout) sticks to digits for its bank identifier. Anyone sending an international transfer to a Lebanese account, paying a Lebanese business, or filling out a form that asks for an IBAN instead of a local account number needs all 28 characters correct.
How this validator works
Validation confirms the “LB” prefix, checks that the bank-code block is exactly 4 digits and the account block is exactly 20 alphanumeric characters, then runs the mod-97 checksum (ISO 7064) that generates valid Lebanese IBANs — directly in your browser tab, with no data transmission and no signup. Because the bank code here is purely numeric, it’s worth double-checking against a digit-only source (a statement or banking app) rather than assuming any letters belong in that block.
What a pass doesn’t tell you
When this check passes, it means only that the IBAN is correctly formed and internally consistent — not that the account is open, active, or belongs to the person or business you expect. This tool does no bank lookup against Banque du Liban records and makes no contact with any bank or clearing system. If a Lebanese IBAN you’ve been given fails, the 20-character account block is the most likely place a digit has been transposed or dropped.
Scope: Lebanon IBAN structure and mod-97 checksum validation only — not payment processing or confirmation that an account is active. This catches typos before a transfer fails; your bank confirms the account itself.
Content last reviewed 2026-07-09.
IBAN FAQ
Does a Lebanese IBAN use letters or digits for the bank code?
Digits only — a 4-digit numeric bank code, unlike the 4-letter alphabetic codes used by neighboring Jordan, Israel's numeric-only approach aside. Full structure: 'LB', two check digits, 4-digit bank code, 20-character account number, 28 characters total.
How long is a Lebanese IBAN compared with Jordan's or Israel's?
At 28 characters it sits between Israel's 23 and Jordan's 30 — longer than most European IBANs but shorter than the longest Gulf formats, driven mainly by its 20-character account-number block.
Can this tool confirm a Lebanese account is currently active?
No. It checks structure and the mod-97 checksum only, entirely client-side. Confirming an account is open or active requires contacting the bank directly — this tool never does that.