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.

Type the IBAN into these boxes


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:

CountryIBAN LengthIBAN Prefix
Albania28AL
Andorra24AD
Austria20AT
Belgium16BE
Bosnia and
Herzegovina		20BA
Brazil29BR
Bulgaria22BG
Croatia21HR
Cyprus28CY
Czech Republic24CZ
Denmark18DK
Estonia20EE
Faroe Islands18FO
Finland18FI
France27FR
Georgia22GE
Germany22DE
Gibraltar23GI
Greece27GR
Greenland18GL
Hungary28HU
Iceland26IS
Ireland22IE
Israel23IL
Italy27IT
Jordan30JO
Kuwait30KW
Latvia21LV
Lebanon28LB
Liechtenstein21LI
CountryIBAN LengthIBAN Prefix
Lithuania20LT
Luxembourg20LU
Macedonia19MK
Malta31MT
Mauritius30MU
Moldova24MD
Monaco27MC
Montenegro22ME
Netherlands18NL
Norway15NO
Pakistan24PK
Palestine29PS
Poland28PL
Portugal25PT
Qatar29QA
Republic of Azerbaijan28AZ
Romania24RO
San Marino27SM
Saudi Arabia24SA
Serbia22RS
Slovak Republic24SK
Slovenia19SI
Spain24ES
Sweden24SE
Switzerland21CH
Tunisia24TN
Turkey26TR
UK22GB