IBAN for Slovakia
Calculate or check a Slovakia IBAN before sending payments using the SK country code, bank code, account prefix, and Slovak account number.
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What is an IBAN Number in Slovakia?
An IBAN is an International Bank Account Number. In Slovakia, it turns domestic account details into a standard format for SEPA payments, euro transfers, international bank transfers, and IBAN validation.
A Slovak IBAN starts with SK and includes two check digits, a four-digit bank code, a six-digit account prefix, and a ten-digit account number. Some payment providers may also request a BIC or SWIFT code.
A Slovak IBAN starts with SK and includes two check digits, a four-digit bank code, a six-digit account prefix, and a ten-digit account number. Some payment providers may also request a BIC or SWIFT code.
Slovakia IBAN Format
What is the IBAN code format for Slovakia?
IBAN in Slovakia consist of 24 characters:
- 2 letter country code: SK
- 2 check digits
- 4 digit bank code
- 6 digit account prefix
- 10 digit account number Example: SK31 1200 0000 1987 4263 7541
Slovakia IBAN structure
SK31 1200 0000 1987 4263 7541
- Country Code (2 letters)
The first two letters are SK, the ISO country code for Slovakia. They show the account follows the Slovak IBAN format.
- Check Digits (2 numbers)
The two digits after SK help validate the IBAN through the international checksum process before a payment is processed.
- Bank Code (4 digits)
The next four digits identify the Slovak bank. In this example, the bank code is 1200.
- Account Prefix (6 digits)
The six digits after the bank code are the account prefix. In this example, the account prefix is 000019.
- Account Number (10 digits)
The final ten digits identify the Slovak bank account. In this example, the account number is 8742637541.
Do we need IBAN for Slovakia?
Yes, you'll usually need a Slovakia IBAN for SEPA payments, euro transfers, and international bank transfers involving a Slovak account. A domestic account number may not be enough for cross-border forms because banks need the SK country code, check digits, bank code, account prefix, and account number in one recognised format. A BIC or SWIFT code may also be requested depending on the payment provider, currency, or route.
IBAN Examples by country
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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