IBAN
IBAN in Egypt
29 characters, starting with EG. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 29 characters
- Country code
- EG
- SEPA area
- No
- Example
- EG38 0019 0005 0000 0000 2631 8000 2
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Egypt IBAN (EG)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | EG Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 38 IBAN check digits |
| 5–8 | 4 | digits | 0019 Bank code |
| 9–12 | 4 | digits | 0005 Branch code |
| 13–29 | 17 | digits | 00000000263180002 Account number |
How to check an IBAN from Egypt
Count the characters: a Egypt IBAN always has 29. Make sure it starts with EG, 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 Egypt?
An IBAN in Egypt has 29 characters, always starting with the country code EG followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Egypt look like?
A valid example is EG380019000500000000263180002. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Egypt part of SEPA?
No. Egypt 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 Egypt with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Egypt, usually within one working day.
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