IBAN
IBAN in Norway
15 characters, starting with NO. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 15 characters
- Country code
- NO
- SEPA area
- Yes
- Example
- NO93 8601 1117 947
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Norway IBAN (NO)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | NO Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 93 IBAN check digits |
| 5–8 | 4 | digits | 8601 Bank code |
| 9–14 | 6 | digits | 111794 Account number |
| 15–15 | 1 | digits | 7 National check digit |
How to check an IBAN from Norway
Count the characters: a Norway IBAN always has 15. Make sure it starts with NO, 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 Norway?
An IBAN in Norway has 15 characters, always starting with the country code NO followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Norway look like?
A valid example is NO9386011117947. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Norway part of SEPA?
Yes. Norway 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 Norway with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Norway, usually within one working day.
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