IBAN
IBAN in Malta
31 characters, starting with MT. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 31 characters
- Country code
- MT
- SEPA area
- Yes
- Example
- MT84 MALT 0110 0001 2345 MTLC AST0 01S
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Malta IBAN (MT)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | MT Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 84 IBAN check digits |
| 5–8 | 4 | letters | MALT Bank code |
| 9–13 | 5 | digits | 01100 Branch code |
| 14–31 | 18 | letters or digits | 0012345MTLCAST001S Account number |
How to check an IBAN from Malta
Count the characters: a Malta IBAN always has 31. Make sure it starts with MT, 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 Malta?
An IBAN in Malta has 31 characters, always starting with the country code MT followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Malta look like?
A valid example is MT84MALT011000012345MTLCAST001S. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Malta part of SEPA?
Yes. Malta 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 Malta with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Malta, usually within one working day.
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