Bank Transfer from Libyan Banks to Canadian /other Banks

Member since 17 March 2012

senseimartin007Active member20 July 2013 22:23:26

Hi

I am hearing two different stories.聽 I would appreciate some feedback.

I just started work in Libya.

I have two bank accounts in Canada - one personal and one corporate.

My employer has told me Libyan banks are not allowed to transfer money to banks outside of Libya - thus they can only pay me cash.
Yet, I have read on the internet it is ok as it is not over the money laundering limit.

** Any other expats here wish to comment? **

senseimartin007 Active member

Member since 17 March 2012

senseimartin007Active member23 July 2013 20:56:16

No one???????????????

yaklef Guest

yaklefGuest24 July 2013 00:48:36

Hi senseimartin007
聽 I think聽 there is problem in Libyan banks at this time to transfer mony to outside of Libya. but I have expat friends聽 they transfer their money(salary) to their countries home
聽聽 any way I will ask them,you can send me private message
聽聽聽聽聽Thanks
聽聽聽聽聽 yaklef

officeboy Serial expat

Member since 11 March 2010

officeboySerial expat24 July 2013 12:20:22

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Not an issue transferring cash from Amman Bank to oversea's banks.

qureshiq Member

Member since 16 September 2013

qureshiqMember16 September 2013 13:36:19

Hello, I also have a question regarding bank transfer from Libya to our Canadian bank.We have accepted a teaching position in Tripoli and would like to transfer our salary to Canada. Can you guys guide us with this procedure. Please and Thank you.

bluejay ViP

Member since 26 January 2010

bluejayViP17 September 2013 02:18:48

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Your employer has to give you a letter that you bring to the bank. Amman bank does transfers. All you need is to have your Canadian banking information-SORT, bank account number etc. Just ask your bank for that before you go. It all has to be set up from Libya once you arrive.聽 Just make sure from your school that they will do this for you. Otherwise you will be earning Libyan dinar & having to exchange it in country then send it out Western Union...which is another kettle of fish.聽 Western Union has limits on amounts send out at one time and per year.聽 Good luck!

qureshiq Member

Member since 16 September 2013

qureshiqMember17 September 2013 14:18:02

Thank you Bluejay, much appreciated:)

hshabash Member

Member since 09 December 2010

hshabashMember24 September 2013 02:17:25

Mr senseimartin007聽聽 there are not any problem with transfer money to your country i am working in back and i can do the procedure u can come to th e bank and聽 do it for you it easy