IBAN Checker: Free IBAN Checker & Validator
Use our IBAN checker to check the validity and accuracy of an IBAN number. Read on to learn how to verify, validate and decode an International Bank Account Number (IBAN).
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What is an IBAN checker?
We've built our IBAN checker as a tool to validate the format and correctness of an IBAN. This is especially useful when you've generated an IBAN number and need to verify it.
Using our IBAN checker: Step-by-step

Enter your IBAN
Enter your IBAN number into the form above and click the "Check an IBAN" button. Please note, that we never store any bank details or your search history.

Check the details of the IBAN
The form will tell you if your IBAN is wrong or correct.
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I can’t send money to Belize
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Once trying to open sire, was automatically blocked for no reason
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Unable to transfer money from Philippines to any other country. Philippines Wise does not work
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Uwe
great rates and service - unfortunately for some countries not yet available
Martin Premprakash Anantharaman
On the first transfer to a hospital in NY they were already screaming that this was a sure scam and the same on my next transfer to a fried in Nigeria. They then summarily closed my account TERMINATING THE RUNNING TRANSFER TO NIGERIA, claiming that, hold on, I was being scammed🤦♂️ Sure, I could have appealed but immediately found that I would have had to provide so much intrusive detail that I desisted.
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Setting up is a bit unwieldy if you want to make a one-off transfer, as you have to create an account with complete identification - but it works and the process as well as charges are great.
Anonymous
My brother wants to send me money from India to Nigeria but he's finding it difficult how can he do it
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They don't allow transfer to Brokerage firms from India
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I didn't find Cuba on your list.
Anonymous
cuba not work
Nina
I made a transfer to a Canadian company 1.5 months ago, and the funds have not yet been received. After multiple emails, Wise insists that the money was paid out. However, I have received an official statement from the recipient’s bank confirming that the money has not been received. Wise's complaints department sent me a final letter stating that, according to their records, the funds were paid out. Additionally, Wise states the following in their Customer Agreement regarding their responsibility for losses: Quote from Wise's Terms: "Our Customer Agreement also explains our responsibility for losses in Section 29: 29.1 Unforeseeable loss or damage. We are not responsible for any loss or damage that is not foreseeable. Loss or damage is foreseeable if either it is obvious that it will happen or if, at the time the contract was made, both we and you knew it might happen, for example, if you discussed it with us during your sign-up process. 29.9 We are not liable for things which are outside of our control. We (and our affiliates) cannot be liable for our inability to deliver or delay because of things which are outside our control." Despite these terms, Wise has not been able to resolve this issue, and the money has still not been delivered as promised. I find it irresponsible that Wise does not conduct any investigations into the matter. The Canadian bank associated with Wise is unable to provide any information, as everything goes through Wise. Wise must be capable of tracking the funds and providing precise details about where exactly the money is, who received it, and to which bank account it was deposited. I would advise everyone to be cautious when transferring large sums of money with Wise. They are not capable of executing a secure money transfer!
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Tristan
Beware: Wise's Unethical Policies and Unresponsive Support Cost My Business I am sharing my experience with Wise to warn fellow business owners about the serious risks and unacceptable practices you may encounter if you choose to use their services. My business, is a legally registered travel agency in the UK, and I relied on Wise to manage payments for my photography and cultural tours, primarily in South America. Things took a turn for the worse when Wise froze my account and accused my business of violating their Acceptable Use Policy, citing my once-a-year humanitarian trip to Cuba. Despite explaining multiple times that: No Cuba-related transactions were ever processed through Wise (I use a separate European bank for this purpose), My tours comply with the “Support for Cuban People” category authorized by OFAC, designed to help Cuban citizens outside state control, Wise completely ignored the facts. Their customer support team responded with automated messages, refused to engage in any meaningful dialogue, and even lied, claiming they didn't monitor my emails—despite clear evidence to the contrary. After days of chasing them and providing thorough documentation, they chose to close my account without justification. The Consequences: Wise left my business in chaos, disrupting essential transactions and client arrangements. Their rigid policies align with sanctions widely condemned by the global community, and in doing so, they indirectly support humanitarian suffering. The Bottom Line: Wise is unreliable, unresponsive, and unethical. If your business has any complexity or humanitarian focus, beware: Wise will shut you down without notice or explanation, and customer support will abandon you. Their actions have serious real-world consequences. Avoid Wise if you value your business stability or require ethical and accountable financial services. There are far better alternatives out there that won’t put your livelihood at risk Beware: Wise's Unethical Policies and Unresponsive Support Cost My Business
Anonymous
I have been a customer for a few years. Yes I love the instant deposits as I make around $1K. However as many non US entities Wise uses a bank out of New York. Therefore the TRANSFER and DEPOSIT from an account transfer can take 4 to 6 days. What this means is that you will not able to make another ACH transfer during this time. This is frustrating if you have to make a follow up transfer in a few days. All in all don't plan to make more than 4 transfer in a month because it may not fo through, Not sure if other transfer companies operate the same way but I am about to find out as I will try Revolute. Bottom linw will require you to use ANOTHER payment method like credit card or some other method. Understand this: YOU MAY HAVE THE MONEY IN YOUR ACCOUNT but they WILL NOT TRY TO VERIFY IT WITHIN THE THE PERIOD IT WILL TAKE THEM TO DEPOSIT IT IN YOUR ACCOUNT. To add insult to injury I called in and the agent siad that they can see that they got paid but the computer takes time to update/reconcille I guess! It is a slow system!
Anonymous
There is a lot of advice on RECEIVING INHERITANCE in the UK from overseas but nothing on the rules for SENDING money gifts to grandchildren living OVERSEAS and the rules on Inheritance Tax in that case.
Anonymous
The service is decent, nothing more. I have had security issues that are not quickly resolved. Call center personnel are average. The app is not, in general, user friendly. You should definitely do research on a variety of service providers before making a choice. Do not take the reviews at face value. I chose Wise based on positive reviews but now regret not doing more research on other companies.
Anonymous
So far so good
Daniel
I checked to see if Wise even sends money to Colombia. Colombia is not even in their list of countries. Why is it even advertising for Colombia?
Bill Sanders
I have used Wise for several years. They once rejected a large transfer because it was to a coal company. Apparently, they are a woke company! But they refused to tell me why. More recently, they required verification of my identity using a smart phone. I am 69 and never owned a cell phone because I don't need one. But they forced me to buy one, which I did last week. Getting the phone updates ate up all my data, so i got 1 GB more. I took 12 different pics of my passport and another 12 of my face for them. They rejected them - and are holding up my transfer. Now my phone ate up that gig of data and I must buy another gig (thru Tracfone) just to use the phone. What a hassle. This is not a photo studio! They know who i am already. Note: This comment has been edited by the MoneyTransfers.com team to align with our content guidelines.
Ziggy Meilus
It used to be always instant, now it may come right away or it can take 5 even 7 days to get the money.
Anonymous
i've heard of people having issues with accounts being locked/restricted, but i think that was mostly for business accounts, maybe they were locked for good reason. for me, i've had no issue with my account though i've only used it for small transfers and not very often, over the past 5+ years
When would you need to use an IBAN checker?
You would need to use an IBAN checker in several scenarios, mainly related to international transfers to ensure the accuracy and validity of IBANs. Here are some common situations:
Sending money abroad
When you are sending money abroad, an IBAN checker ensures that the recipient's bank account number is correctly formatted, reducing the risk of the transaction being rejected or delayed.
Receiving money from abroad
If you are the receiver, you provide your IBAN to someone sending you money from another country, using an IBAN checker helps ensure that your details are correct and the transfer will go through smoothly.
Make business transactions
Businesses making payments to international suppliers need to verify IBANs to ensure that funds are transferred to the correct accounts.
Regulatory compliance
Financial institutions and regulators use IBAN checkers as part of their due diligence processes to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations.
Verifying details
You can use IBAN checkers to verify your own IBANs before sharing them with employers, friends, or family members to ensure they receive payments without issues.

A virtual IBAN lets you make and receive international payments as a local. Virtual IBANs are like "add-ons" to your main account, but for a specific location.
We recommend using Wise Business if you need a virtual IBAN. It offers:
10 Local accounts
Low transfer fees (sending fees from 0.33%)
Very simple & intuitive app
Wise Business has a one-time setup fee, which is cheaper than many other alternatives.
What are the benefits of using an IBAN checker?
An IBAN checker can check if an IBAN is correct, by confirming information such as the BIC/SWIFT code, bank name, address, and country. The benefits of using this online tool, ahead of sending a money transfer, include:
Accuracy: Ensures that the IBAN is correctly formatted and valid, reducing the risk of transaction errors.
Efficiency: Saves time and resources by catching errors early in the process.
Compliance: Helps meet regulatory and industry standards for international banking.
Validation: the IBAN checker can validate every single element of an IBAN (country regions, the bank code, branch code, and account number)
Briefly about IBANs
An IBAN, or International Bank Account Number, is used to identify the unique account of a customer at a financial institution in any of the 80 countries that use the system.

All IBANs share the same format and are compatible with the internationally agreed-upon system originally adopted by the European Committee of Banking Standards (ECBS) in 1997. Since then, the system has been extended by the SWIFT (Society of Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) network and now includes additional countries around the world, outside of Europe.
IBANs are made up of 34 - 35 alphanumeric characters, consisting of a two-digit country code, two check numbers, a four-digit bank code, a six-digit bank branch code, and an eight-digit bank account number, like so:
- Country Code:
- GB
- Check Number:
- 33
- Bank Identifier:
- BUKB
- Sort Code:
- 202015
- Account Number:
- 55555555
Format of an IBAN
As per the example, each part of an IBAN should follow this format.
Country
A-ZThe country that the bank account is held in - this is generally the universal country code.
Check Digits
0-9This enables the sending bank to perform a security check of the routing destination.
Bank Identifier
A-Z 0-9This code identifies the recipient account holder’s bank.
Sort/Bank Code
0-9The sort/bank code for the bank transfer.
Account Number
0-9The account number for the bank transfer.
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What’s the difference between IBAN and SWIFT/BIC?
IBAN stands for International Bank Account Number and is used to identify a specific bank account. A SWIFT/BIC code identifies the country, bank, and branch a payment needs to be sent to. Both codes relay different but equally important information to banks using these systems to process international payments around the world.
Why do I need an IBAN?
If you are sending or receiving an international payment, you may be asked to provide the IBAN associated with the receiving account.
Are there any other IBAN checkers?
Yes, there are many other IBAN checkers online. All work the same way, by calculating the digits and matching the patterns.
Help & FAQ
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Sending money abroad using IBAN
We'll assume you are looking to make a transaction since you're validating the IBAN. If you're planning on using your bank, we'd suggest you give a money transfer provider a go. These companies offer the same money transfer service as banks but at a much cheaper rate (especially if you're making a large payment). Use our form below to find the best provider for your needs.
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Let's recap on IBAN checker
Use our IBAN checker to validate the IBAN before making a transfer, simply input the IBAN and click the "Check an IBAN" button.
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Sources and further reading

How to Find Your IBAN Through Your Account Number
If you know your IBAN, finding your account number will be very straightforward. The account number is the last 8-digits of your IBAN, and will be the same as the account number associated with whatever account is receiving funds, like so:

IBAN vs Routing number
Here's a quick summary of the main differences between IBAN and the routing number:

IBAN vs Account Number
Made up of alphanumeric characters, an IBAN can be no more than 34 characters long. Here's how it looks:

SWIFT vs IBAN: What's The Difference?
Here's a list of places where you can find:

How to find sort code from IBAN
A sort code is made up of six digits, split into three, often hyphenated pairs. The first pair is typically used to identify banks, and the remaining four digits identify which branch of the bank it is. A sort code may appear in the following formats: 202015 or 20-20-15. You can find sort code from IBAN by looking at the 9th to 14th digit of the code.
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