IBAN
IBAN in Yemen
30 characters, starting with YE. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 30 characters
- Country code
- YE
- SEPA area
- No
- Example
- YE15 CBYE 0001 0188 6123 4567 8912 34
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Yemen IBAN (YE)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | YE Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 15 IBAN check digits |
| 5–8 | 4 | letters | CBYE Bank code |
| 9–12 | 4 | digits | 0001 Branch code |
| 13–30 | 18 | letters or digits | 018861234567891234 Account number |
Other countries
How to check an IBAN from Yemen
Count the characters: a Yemen IBAN always has 30. Make sure it starts with YE, 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 Yemen?
An IBAN in Yemen has 30 characters, always starting with the country code YE followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Yemen look like?
A valid example is YE15CBYE0001018861234567891234. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Yemen part of SEPA?
No. Yemen 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 Yemen with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Yemen, usually within one working day.
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