IBAN
IBAN in United Arab Emirates
23 characters, starting with AE. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 23 characters
- Country code
- AE
- SEPA area
- No
- Example
- AE07 0331 2345 6789 0123 456
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the United Arab Emirates IBAN (AE)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | AE Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 07 IBAN check digits |
| 5–7 | 3 | digits | 033 Bank code |
| 8–23 | 16 | digits | 1234567890123456 Account number |
How to check an IBAN from United Arab Emirates
Count the characters: a United Arab Emirates IBAN always has 23. Make sure it starts with AE, 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 United Arab Emirates?
An IBAN in United Arab Emirates has 23 characters, always starting with the country code AE followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from United Arab Emirates look like?
A valid example is AE070331234567890123456. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is United Arab Emirates part of SEPA?
No. United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including United Arab Emirates, usually within one working day.
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