IBAN
IBAN in United Kingdom
22 characters, starting with GB. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 22 characters
- Country code
- GB
- SEPA area
- Yes
- Example
- GB29 NWBK 6016 1331 9268 19
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 Kingdom IBAN (GB)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | GB Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 29 IBAN check digits |
| 5–8 | 4 | letters | NWBK Bank code |
| 9–14 | 6 | digits | 601613 Branch code |
| 15–22 | 8 | digits | 31926819 Account number |
How to check an IBAN from United Kingdom
Count the characters: a United Kingdom IBAN always has 22. Make sure it starts with GB, 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 Kingdom?
An IBAN in United Kingdom has 22 characters, always starting with the country code GB followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from United Kingdom look like?
A valid example is GB29NWBK60161331926819. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is United Kingdom part of SEPA?
Yes. United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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 Kingdom, usually within one working day.
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