IBAN
IBAN in Burundi
27 characters, starting with BI. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 27 characters
- Country code
- BI
- SEPA area
- No
- Example
- BI42 1000 0100 0100 0033 2045 181
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Burundi IBAN (BI)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | BI Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 42 IBAN check digits |
| 5–9 | 5 | digits | 10000 Bank code |
| 10–14 | 5 | digits | 10001 Branch code |
| 15–25 | 11 | digits | 00003320451 Account number |
| 26–27 | 2 | digits | 81 National check digit |
How to check an IBAN from Burundi
Count the characters: a Burundi IBAN always has 27. Make sure it starts with BI, then paste it in the checker above: it verifies the two check digits with the mod 97 algorithm and the national structure. A single mistyped character is enough to make the check fail.
The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) identifies a bank account in an unambiguous way across borders. It starts with a two-letter country code, followed by two check digits and the national account number, which contains the bank code, often a branch code, and the account itself. Its length depends on the country: 15 characters in Norway, 27 in Italy and France, up to 33 in Russia.
Questions
How long is an IBAN in Burundi?
An IBAN in Burundi has 27 characters, always starting with the country code BI followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Burundi look like?
A valid example is BI4210000100010000332045181. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Burundi part of SEPA?
No. Burundi is outside the Single Euro Payments Area: transfers in euros go through the SWIFT network, with correspondent banks and longer timing.
Can I receive euros from Burundi with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Burundi, usually within one working day.
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