
This IBAN Checker can check the format of an IBAN (International Bank Account Number) that originates from a member or joining country of the EU or the EEA, plus Switzerland and other countries that have adopted the use of IBAN. A full list of countries is located further down the page. Please note the IBAN Checker:
- cannot be used to guarantee that an account exists, or that the IBAN belongs to your beneficiary
- can only be used to check the format of an IBAN - it cannot be used to create an IBAN
The use of beneficiary IBANs for payments in Euro between EU/EEA members was mandatory from the 1st January 2007.
After the 1st January 2007, Euro payments between EU/EEA members without valid IBANs may be subject to delay, rejection and/or charging.
The IBAN Checker
Instructions for using the IBAN Checker are located further down the page.
How to use the IBAN Checker
Instructions for Screen or Braille Reader users
- This IBAN Checker validates the format of an IBAN which you can either type or paste into the input boxes.
- Two sets of input text boxes are provided for you to enter your IBAN for checking.
- The first set of nine input text boxes allow you to type in the IBAN four characters at a time.
- You will need to tab from one text box to the next.
- Each text box will only allow a maximum of four characters.
- After the multiple input boxes there is a single longer input box into which you can type the complete IBAN. Or alternatively you can paste the IBAN into this box if you have received it electronically - ie in an email.
- Two buttons are provided on the form.
- The first button triggers the checking of the IBAN you have entered.
- The second button clears out all the input text boxes.
- IBANs are different in length (please see Country list below), which may mean that the final box for your IBAN is not fully completed
- If the IBAN you wish to check is not recognised, please contact the person or company that gave you the IBAN. Your own IBAN can be found on your bank statement.
- When an IBAN is processed electronically, it must not contain spaces and must not include the word 'IBAN'
How to use the IBAN Checker
- IBAN's must not contain spaces or the word IBAN.
- The IBAN checker cannot be used to guarantee that an account exists, to that the IBAN belongs to your beneficiary.
- The IBAN checker can only be used to check the format of an IBAN.
- IBAN's are different lengths depending on the country. Please see country list below.
- If the IBAN you wish to check is not recognised, please contact the person or company that gave you the IBAN.
IBAN Checker Country List
IBAN Country List
The IBAN Checker will validate the format of an IBAN from the following countries, who are members or joining countries of the EU/EEA (European Union/European Economic Area), plus Switzerland and other countries that have adopted the use of IBAN:
Country | IBAN Length | IBAN Prefix |
Albania | 28 | AL |
Andorra | 24 | AD |
Austria | 20 | AT |
Belgium | 16 | BE |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 20 | BA |
Brazil | 29 | BR |
Bulgaria | 22 | BG |
Croatia | 21 | HR |
Cyprus | 28 | CY |
Czech Republic | 24 | CZ |
Denmark | 18 | DK |
Estonia | 20 | EE |
Faroe Islands | 18 | FO |
Finland | 18 | FI |
France | 27 | FR |
Georgia | 22 | GE |
Germany | 22 | DE |
Gibraltar | 23 | GI |
Greece | 27 | GR |
Greenland | 18 | GL |
Hungary | 28 | HU |
Iceland | 26 | IS |
Ireland | 22 | IE |
Israel | 23 | IL |
Italy | 27 | IT |
Jordan | 30 | JO |
Kuwait | 30 | KW |
Latvia | 21 | LV |
Lebanon | 28 | LB |
Liechtenstein | 21 | LI |
Country | IBAN Length | IBAN Prefix |
Lithuania | 20 | LT |
Luxembourg | 20 | LU |
Macedonia | 19 | MK |
Malta | 31 | MT |
Mauritius | 30 | MU |
Moldova | 24 | MD |
Monaco | 27 | MC |
Montenegro | 22 | ME |
Netherlands | 18 | NL |
Norway | 15 | NO |
Pakistan | 24 | PK |
Palestine | 29 | PS |
Poland | 28 | PL |
Portugal | 25 | PT |
Qatar | 29 | QA |
Republic of Azerbaijan | 28 | AZ |
Romania | 24 | RO |
San Marino | 27 | SM |
Saudi Arabia | 24 | SA |
Serbia | 22 | RS |
Slovak Republic | 24 | SK |
Slovenia | 19 | SI |
Spain | 24 | ES |
Sweden | 24 | SE |
Switzerland | 21 | CH |
Tunisia | 24 | TN |
Turkey | 26 | TR |
UK | 22 | GB |