How can I get paid from abroad in Beirut?

A global payment account gives you account details in currencies such as USD, EUR or GBP, so clients and marketplaces can pay you locally in their country. You then convert to LBP and withdraw.

What does it cost to convert to LBP?

Costs are the conversion margin plus any withdrawal fee to your local bank in Lebanon. Compare both, as they vary a lot between providers.

Who regulates international bank accounts & e-wallets in Beirut?

Providers serving customers in Lebanon fall under Banque du Liban (BDL, Central Bank of Lebanon). Banks operating in Lebanon are licensed by Banque du Liban under the Code of Money and Credit, with BDL's Basic Circulars governing payment services. Verify the institution's BDL licence before opening an account, and note that since the 2019 crisis deposit access and capital controls have materially affected retail banking.

Who uses global payment accounts in Beirut?

Freelancers, remote workers, online sellers and small exporters in Beirut use them to receive foreign income without opening bank accounts abroad.

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International Bank Accounts & e-Wallets in Beirut: what to know

Global payment accounts help people in Beirut, Lebanon get paid by clients, marketplaces and platforms in other countries, then convert the money into LBP (Lebanese pound). They are popular with freelancers, online sellers and remote workers in Beirut.

Currency in Lebanon: LBP · Lebanese pound
Regulator in Lebanon: Banque du Liban (BDL, Central Bank of Lebanon)(opens in a new tab)
Local accounts in Lebanon: Lebanese accounts use the official 28-character IBAN (LB + 2 check digits + 4-digit bank code + 20-character account number) per the Banque du Liban specification; banks also quote their internal branch and account numbers domestically.
Payments in Lebanon: Lebanon's domestic interbank clearing and ACH arrangements operate under BDL supervision, but since the 2019 financial crisis cheques and manual transfers still play an outsized role, cross-border transfers are commonly handled through exchange institutions licensed by BDL, and fresh-dollar (lollar) account distinctions remain a practical reality customers must understand before moving money.

Before you sign up in Beirut

Check which currencies you can receive, the conversion fee to LBP (Lebanese pound), and the withdrawal fee to a local account in Lebanon.

Sources: Banque du Liban · BDL: circulars and payment systems · IBAN registry: countries without IBAN

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