IBAN
IBAN in Iceland
26 characters, starting with IS. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 26 characters
- Country code
- IS
- SEPA area
- Yes
- Example
- IS14 0159 2600 7654 5510 7303 39
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Iceland IBAN (IS)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | IS Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 14 IBAN check digits |
| 5–6 | 2 | digits | 01 Bank code |
| 7–8 | 2 | digits | 59 Branch code |
| 9–10 | 2 | digits | 26 Account type |
| 11–16 | 6 | digits | 007654 Account number |
| 17–26 | 10 | digits | 5510730339 Owner identifier |
How to check an IBAN from Iceland
Count the characters: a Iceland IBAN always has 26. Make sure it starts with IS, 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 Iceland?
An IBAN in Iceland has 26 characters, always starting with the country code IS followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Iceland look like?
A valid example is IS140159260076545510730339. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Iceland part of SEPA?
Yes. Iceland belongs to the Single Euro Payments Area, so euro transfers to and from the other 35 SEPA countries follow the same rules and timing as domestic ones.
Can I receive euros from Iceland with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Iceland, usually within one working day.
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