IBAN
IBAN in Seychelles
31 characters, starting with SC. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 31 characters
- Country code
- SC
- SEPA area
- No
- Example
- SC18 SSCB 1101 0000 0000 0000 1497 USD
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Seychelles IBAN (SC)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | SC Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 18 IBAN check digits |
| 5–8 | 4 | letters | SSCB Bank code |
| 9–10 | 2 | digits | 11 Bank code |
| 11–12 | 2 | digits | 01 Branch code |
| 13–28 | 16 | digits | 0000000000001497 Account number |
| 29–31 | 3 | letters | USD Currency code |
How to check an IBAN from Seychelles
Count the characters: a Seychelles IBAN always has 31. Make sure it starts with SC, 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 Seychelles?
An IBAN in Seychelles has 31 characters, always starting with the country code SC followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Seychelles look like?
A valid example is SC18SSCB11010000000000001497USD. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Seychelles part of SEPA?
No. Seychelles 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 Seychelles with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Seychelles, usually within one working day.
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