IBAN
IBAN in Iraq
23 characters, starting with IQ. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 23 characters
- Country code
- IQ
- SEPA area
- No
- Example
- IQ98 NBIQ 8501 2345 6789 012
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Iraq IBAN (IQ)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | IQ Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 98 IBAN check digits |
| 5–8 | 4 | letters | NBIQ Bank code |
| 9–11 | 3 | digits | 850 Branch code |
| 12–23 | 12 | digits | 123456789012 Account number |
How to check an IBAN from Iraq
Count the characters: a Iraq IBAN always has 23. Make sure it starts with IQ, 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 Iraq?
An IBAN in Iraq has 23 characters, always starting with the country code IQ followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Iraq look like?
A valid example is IQ98NBIQ850123456789012. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Iraq part of SEPA?
No. Iraq 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 Iraq with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Iraq, usually within one working day.
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