IBAN
IBAN in Qatar
29 characters, starting with QA. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 29 characters
- Country code
- QA
- SEPA area
- No
- Example
- QA58 DOHB 0000 1234 5678 90AB CDEF G
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Qatar IBAN (QA)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | QA Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 58 IBAN check digits |
| 5–8 | 4 | letters | DOHB Bank code |
| 9–29 | 21 | letters or digits | 00001234567890ABCDEFG Account number |
How to check an IBAN from Qatar
Count the characters: a Qatar IBAN always has 29. Make sure it starts with QA, 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 Qatar?
An IBAN in Qatar has 29 characters, always starting with the country code QA followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Qatar look like?
A valid example is QA58DOHB00001234567890ABCDEFG. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Qatar part of SEPA?
No. Qatar 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 Qatar with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Qatar, usually within one working day.
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