IBAN for United Arab Emirates
Calculate or check a United Arab Emirates IBAN before sending payments using the AE country code, UAE bank code, and account number.
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What is an IBAN Number in United Arab Emirates?
An IBAN is an International Bank Account Number. In the United Arab Emirates, it gives bank account details a standard format for local transfers, international payments, and account validation.
A UAE IBAN starts with AE and includes two check digits, a three-digit bank code, and a sixteen-digit account number. Some international transfers may also require a BIC or SWIFT code.
A UAE IBAN starts with AE and includes two check digits, a three-digit bank code, and a sixteen-digit account number. Some international transfers may also require a BIC or SWIFT code.
United Arab Emirates IBAN Format
What is the IBAN code format for United Arab Emirates?
IBAN in the United Arab Emirates consist of 23 characters:
- 2 letter country code: AE
- 2 check digits
- 3 digit bank code
- 16 digit account number Example : AE07 0331 2345 6789 0123 456
United Arab Emirates IBAN structure
AE07 0331 2345 6789 0123 456
- Country Code (2 letters)
The first two letters are AE, the ISO country code for the United Arab Emirates. They show the account follows the UAE IBAN format.
- Check Digits (2 numbers)
The two digits after AE help validate the IBAN using the international checksum process before the transfer is processed.
- Bank Code (3 digits)
The next three digits identify the UAE bank or financial institution. In this example, the bank code is 033.
- Account Number (16 digits)
The final sixteen digits identify the UAE bank account. In this example, the account number is 1234567890123456.
Do we need IBAN for UAE?
Yes, you'll usually need a United Arab Emirates IBAN for salary payments, account-to-account transfers, local bank payments, and international transfers involving UAE bank accounts. A Dubai account number or UAE account number alone may not be enough because banks need the AE country code, check digits, bank code, and sixteen-digit account number in one standard format. A BIC or SWIFT code may also be requested for overseas payments.
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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What is a United Arab Emirates IBAN number?
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