This IBAN Checker can validate, decode and 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. It can also provide bank details where available. Type in the IBAN number below, either in electronic or paper format.
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An IBAN identifies the country, financial institution and the individual bank account number. Your own IBAN can be found on a printed bank statement or via a statement in your online-banking portal. You should never try to create or guess an IBAN. Simply contact the business (or person) you're paying and request their IBAN.
Using an IBAN reduces errors and delays in making international payments. An IBAN is always used in conjunction with a BIC (Bank Identifier Code), and is not a new bank account number: it uses existing sort codes and account numbers – but with extra information. Please note that for SEPA payments, only the IBAN is required rather than BIC and IBAN.
When an IBAN is in printed form, the numbers are split into groups of four characters. This makes it easier to read and check. For example, a UK IBAN in printed form would look like this: GB99 RBOS 1234 5612 3456 78
When an IBAN is used to make and receive online payments it should not contain blank spaces or the word "IBAN". So, the above UK IBAN should look like this: GB99RBOS12345612345678
The International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is used in many countries as a standardized format for identifying bank account information when sending an international money transfer. The IBAN examples and IBAN formats displayed on this website are based on the SWIFT IBAN Registry.