IBAN
IBAN in Vatican City
22 characters, starting with VA. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 22 characters
- Country code
- VA
- SEPA area
- Yes
- Example
- VA59 0011 2300 0012 3456 78
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Vatican City IBAN (VA)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | VA Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 59 IBAN check digits |
| 5–7 | 3 | digits | 001 Bank code |
| 8–22 | 15 | digits | 123000012345678 Account number |
How to check an IBAN from Vatican City
Count the characters: a Vatican City IBAN always has 22. Make sure it starts with VA, 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 Vatican City?
An IBAN in Vatican City has 22 characters, always starting with the country code VA followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Vatican City look like?
A valid example is VA59001123000012345678. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Vatican City part of SEPA?
Yes. Vatican City 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 Vatican City with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Vatican City, usually within one working day.
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