IBAN
IBAN in Sweden
24 characters, starting with SE. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 24 characters
- Country code
- SE
- SEPA area
- Yes
- Example
- SE45 5000 0000 0583 9825 7466
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Sweden IBAN (SE)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | SE Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 45 IBAN check digits |
| 5–7 | 3 | digits | 500 Bank code |
| 8–23 | 16 | digits | 0000005839825746 Account number |
| 24–24 | 1 | digits | 6 National check digit |
How to check an IBAN from Sweden
Count the characters: a Sweden IBAN always has 24. Make sure it starts with SE, 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 Sweden?
An IBAN in Sweden has 24 characters, always starting with the country code SE followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Sweden look like?
A valid example is SE4550000000058398257466. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Sweden part of SEPA?
Yes. Sweden 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 Sweden with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Sweden, usually within one working day.
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