IBAN
IBAN in Saudi Arabia
24 characters, starting with SA. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 24 characters
- Country code
- SA
- SEPA area
- No
- Example
- SA03 8000 0000 6080 1016 7519
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Saudi Arabia IBAN (SA)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | SA Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 03 IBAN check digits |
| 5–6 | 2 | digits | 80 Bank code |
| 7–24 | 18 | letters or digits | 000000608010167519 Account number |
How to check an IBAN from Saudi Arabia
Count the characters: a Saudi Arabia IBAN always has 24. Make sure it starts with SA, 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 Saudi Arabia?
An IBAN in Saudi Arabia has 24 characters, always starting with the country code SA followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Saudi Arabia look like?
A valid example is SA0380000000608010167519. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Saudi Arabia part of SEPA?
No. Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Saudi Arabia, usually within one working day.
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