Central bank
Central Bank of Libya
Umma Bank
Aman Bank for Commerce & Development
Banque Sahélo-Saharienne pour l’Investissement et le Commerce
Alejmaa Alarabi Bank
Savings and Real Estate Bank of Libya
Jamahiriya Bank
National Commercial Bank
Libyan Development Bank
Mediterranean Bank
Al-Wafa Bank
National Banking Corporation
Libyan Arab Foreign Bank
Sahara Bank
Alsaraya Trading And Devolpment Bank
Tripoli Agricultural Bank
National Agricultural Bank of Libya
Wahda Bank
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List of Banks in Libya
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on June 14, 2012
1 min read· Last updated: May 28, 2020
Key Takeaways
- Libya’s banking sector includes both the Central Bank and numerous commercial banks, many state-owned.
- Major banks include Agricultural Bank of Libya, Umma Bank, Sahara Bank, Aman Bank, National Commercial Bank, and Libyan Foreign Bank.
- Several specialized development banks operate alongside commercial lenders, such as Savings and Real Estate Bank, Development Bank, and Agricultural Bank.
- BSIC (Banque Sahélo‑Saharienne pour l’Investissement et le Commerce) is a regional investment bank headquartered in Tripoli operating across multiple African countries.
- The Central Bank of Libya, based in Tripoli, oversees and regulates all commercial banks in the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the central bank of Libya?
The Central Bank of Libya is the country’s monetary authority, based in Tripoli and overseeing commercial banks across Libya.
Which are the main state-owned banks?
State-owned banks include Agricultural Bank of Libya, Umma Bank, Sahara Bank, National Commercial Bank, Wahda Bank, and Savings and Real Estate Bank.
Are there specialized development banks in Libya?
Yes, Libya has specialized institutions such as the Agricultural Bank, Development Bank, and Savings and Real Estate Investment Bank.
What is BSIC?
BSIC (Banque Sahélo‑Saharienne pour l’Investissement et le Commerce) is a regional commercial and investment bank headquartered in Tripoli, owned by Libya and other African countries.
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