IBAN
IBAN in Ireland
22 characters, starting with IE. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 22 characters
- Country code
- IE
- SEPA area
- Yes
- Example
- IE29 AIBK 9311 5212 3456 78
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Ireland IBAN (IE)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | IE Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 29 IBAN check digits |
| 5–8 | 4 | letters | AIBK Bank code |
| 9–14 | 6 | digits | 931152 Branch code |
| 15–22 | 8 | digits | 12345678 Account number |
How to check an IBAN from Ireland
Count the characters: a Ireland IBAN always has 22. Make sure it starts with IE, 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 Ireland?
An IBAN in Ireland has 22 characters, always starting with the country code IE followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Ireland look like?
A valid example is IE29AIBK93115212345678. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Ireland part of SEPA?
Yes. Ireland 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 Ireland with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Ireland, usually within one working day.
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