IBAN
IBAN in Somalia
23 characters, starting with SO. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 23 characters
- Country code
- SO
- SEPA area
- No
- Example
- SO21 1000 0010 0100 0100 141
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Somalia IBAN (SO)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | SO Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 21 IBAN check digits |
| 5–8 | 4 | digits | 1000 Bank code |
| 9–11 | 3 | digits | 001 Branch code |
| 12–23 | 12 | digits | 001000100141 Account number |
How to check an IBAN from Somalia
Count the characters: a Somalia IBAN always has 23. Make sure it starts with SO, 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 Somalia?
An IBAN in Somalia has 23 characters, always starting with the country code SO followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Somalia look like?
A valid example is SO211000001001000100141. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Somalia part of SEPA?
No. Somalia 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 Somalia with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Somalia, usually within one working day.
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