RemitBee IBAN calculator

Banks create an IBAN by merging local account details into a single string of characters, enabling you to calculate an IBAN from these details.

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What is an IBAN Number?

The International Bank Account Number, or IBAN for short, is an internationally recognized system used to identify bank accounts for the purpose of international transactions. It was introduced to streamline and standardize the process of cross-border payments and to reduce errors in the transmission of account information.

Know the difference

IBAN or SWIFT/BIC code, what’s the difference?

A SWIFT/BIC code identifies a specific bank and typically consists of 8 to 11 characters, such as 'DEUTDEFFXXX,' where 'DEUT' is the bank code (Deutsche Bank), 'DE' is the country code (Germany), 'FF' is the location code (Frankfurt), and 'XXX' is the branch code.
An IBAN identifies a specific bank account and can be up to 34 alphanumeric characters long, varying by country. For example, 'DE89 3704 0044 0532 0130 00' is an IBAN where 'DE' is the country code, '89' are the check digits, '3704 0044' is the bank identifier, and '0532 0130 00' is the account number.
Essentially, the SWIFT/BIC code focuses on the bank, while the IBAN focuses on the individual account, working together to ensure accurate international money transfers.

IBAN structure

Country Code 2 letters

The first two characters of the IBAN represent the country where the bank account is located. For example, 'US' for the United States.

Check Digits 2 numbers

These are two digits used for error-checking purposes. They help ensure the accuracy of the IBAN during the transaction process.

Bank Code up to 30 characters

This portion of the IBAN identifies the specific bank and branch where the account is held. It may include a combination of letters and numbers unique to that institution.

Account Number varies in length

The remaining characters in the IBAN represent the individual account number within the bank. This can vary in length depending on the country and bank.

Example of United Kingdom IBAN

GB

Country Code

14

Check Digit

WXYZ

Bank Code

205623

Branch Code

25648978

Account Number

IBAN Examples by country

Country name	SEPA	Length	IBAN Examples
Belgium	Yes	16	BE68539007547034
Switzerland	Yes	21	CH9300762011623852957
Germany	Yes	22	DE89370400440532013000
Estonia	Yes	20	EE382200221020145685
Spain	Yes	24	ES9121000418450200051332
Finland	Yes	18	FI2112345600000785
France	Yes	27	FR1420041010050500013M02606
United Kingdom	Yes	22	GB29NWBK60161331926819
Hungary	Yes	28	HU42117730161111101800000000
Ireland	Yes	22	IE29AIBK93115212345678

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