IBAN
IBAN in São Tomé and Príncipe
25 characters, starting with ST. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 25 characters
- Country code
- ST
- SEPA area
- No
- Example
- ST23 0001 0001 0051 8453 1014 6
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the São Tomé and Príncipe IBAN (ST)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | ST Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 23 IBAN check digits |
| 5–8 | 4 | digits | 0001 Bank code |
| 9–12 | 4 | digits | 0001 Branch code |
| 13–23 | 11 | digits | 00518453101 Account number |
| 24–25 | 2 | digits | 46 National check digit |
Other countries
How to check an IBAN from São Tomé and Príncipe
Count the characters: a São Tomé and Príncipe IBAN always has 25. Make sure it starts with ST, 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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
An IBAN in São Tomé and Príncipe has 25 characters, always starting with the country code ST followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from São Tomé and Príncipe look like?
A valid example is ST23000100010051845310146. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is São Tomé and Príncipe part of SEPA?
No. São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including São Tomé and Príncipe, usually within one working day.
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