IBAN
IBAN in Spain
24 characters, starting with ES. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 24 characters
- Country code
- ES
- SEPA area
- Yes
- Example
- ES91 2100 0418 4502 0005 1332
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Spain IBAN (ES)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | ES Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 91 IBAN check digits |
| 5–8 | 4 | digits | 2100 Bank code |
| 9–12 | 4 | digits | 0418 Branch code |
| 13–14 | 2 | digits | 45 National check digit |
| 15–24 | 10 | digits | 0200051332 Account number |
How to check an IBAN from Spain
Count the characters: a Spain IBAN always has 24. Make sure it starts with ES, 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 Spain?
An IBAN in Spain has 24 characters, always starting with the country code ES followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Spain look like?
A valid example is ES9121000418450200051332. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Spain part of SEPA?
Yes. Spain belongs to the Single Euro Payments Area, so euro transfers to and from the other 35 SEPA countries follow the same rules and timing as domestic ones.
Can I receive euros from Spain with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Spain, usually within one working day.
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