IBAN
IBAN in Timor-Leste
23 characters, starting with TL. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 23 characters
- Country code
- TL
- SEPA area
- No
- Example
- TL38 0080 0123 4567 8910 157
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Timor-Leste IBAN (TL)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | TL Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 38 IBAN check digits |
| 5–7 | 3 | digits | 008 Bank code |
| 8–21 | 14 | digits | 00123456789101 Account number |
| 22–23 | 2 | digits | 57 National check digit |
Other countries
How to check an IBAN from Timor-Leste
Count the characters: a Timor-Leste IBAN always has 23. Make sure it starts with TL, 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 Timor-Leste?
An IBAN in Timor-Leste has 23 characters, always starting with the country code TL followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Timor-Leste look like?
A valid example is TL380080012345678910157. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Timor-Leste part of SEPA?
No. Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Timor-Leste, usually within one working day.
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