IBAN Generator Explained
An IBAN generator comes in handy when arranging a cross-border payment to an individual or business with a foreign bank account. In this guide, we will explain what an IBAN is. We will also cover how to use an IBAN generator and other ways to ensure your funds are deposited in the right bank account.
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What is an IBAN generator?
IBAN generators are widely available on the internet, but how do they work? In terms of functionality, an IBAN generator is similar to an IBAN calculator in so much as they can both be used to convert alternate bank details into International Bank Account Numbers (IBAN). Thanks to special software which has been developed to calculate the details needed for an international money transfer, to remove the chance of errors or delays.
How does an IBAN work?
IBAN is an acronym that stands for International Bank Account Number. This is a code made up of a series of alphanumeric characters that identifies a bank account held in one of the 80 regions that use IBANs.
Countries using IBAN numbers with examples
Country | IBAN Example |
|---|---|
Albania | AL47212110090000000235698741 |
Algeria | DZ4000400174401001050486 |
Andorra | AD1200012030200359100100 |
Angola | AO06000600000100037131174 |
Argentina | AR9120148000502617301041 |
Armenia | AM43000000010000004136540 |
Australia | AU611234567891234567 |
Austria | AT611904300234573201 |
Azerbaijan | AZ21NABZ00000000137010001944 |
Bahrain | BH29BMAG1299123456BH00 |
Bangladesh | BD0800012030200359100100 |
Belarus | BY86AKBB10100000002966000000 |
Belgium | BE68539007547034 |
Benin | BJ11B00610100400271101192591 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | BA391290079401028494 |
Brazil | BR1500000000000010932840814P2 |
Bulgaria | BG80BNBG96611020345678 |
Burkina Faso | BF1030134020015400945000643 |
Burundi | BI41123456789012 |
Cambodia | KH121234123456789012345678912 |
Cameroon | CM2110003001000500000605306 |
Canada | CA321234567890123456789 |
Cape Verde | CV301234567890123456789 |
Central African Republic | CF3912345678901234567890123 |
Chad | TD8960002000010271091600153 |
Chile | CL5612345678901234567890 |
China | CN5312345678901234567890 |
Colombia | CO691234567890123456789 |
Comoros | KM1712345678901234567890123 |
Congo | CG3930011000101013451300019 |
Costa Rica | CR05123456789012345678 |
Croatia | HR1210010051863000160 |
Cyprus | CY21123456789012345678901234 |
Czech Republic | CZ5508000000001234567899 |
Denmark | DK5000400440116243 |
Djibouti | DJ2110002010010409943020008 |
Dominican Republic | DO28BAGR00000001212453611324 |
East Timor | TL381234567890123456789 |
Ecuador | EC741234567890123456789012 |
Egypt | EG8012345678901234567890123 |
El Salvador | SV62CENR00000000000000700025 |
Equatorial Guinea | GQ7050030001001206301500157 |
Estonia | EE382200221020145685 |
Ethiopia | ET131234567890123456789012345 |
Faroe Islands | FO6223456789012345 |
Fiji | FJ10100430123456789012 |
Finland | FI2112345600000785 |
France | FR1420041010050500013M02606 |
Gabon | GA21400410100505000135789 |
Gambia | GM25SMLC0000000109213350000A |
Georgia | GE29NB0000000101904917 |
Germany | DE89370400440532013000 |
Ghana | GH131234567890 |
Gibraltar | GI75NWBK000000007099453 |
Greece | GR1601101250000000012300695 |
Greenland | GL8964710001000206 |
Guatemala | GT82TRAJ01020000001210029690 |
Guinea | GN3820111010000135255050403 |
Guinea-Bissau | GW04GW1430010181800637601 |
Haiti | HT5310200013202000000007120101 |
Honduras | HN54PISA00000000000000123124 |
Hong Kong | HK861234567812345678 |
Hungary | HU42117730161111101800000000 |
Iceland | IS140159260076545510730339 |
India | IN901234567890123456789 |
Indonesia | ID8612345678901234567890 |
Iran | IR8612345698709876543210 |
Iraq | IQ20CBIQ861800101010500 |
Ireland | IE29AIBK93115212345678 |
Israel | IL620108000000099999999 |
Italy | IT60X0542811101000000123456 |
Ivory Coast | CI93CI0080111301134291200589 |
Jamaica | JM1331250000012345678902 |
Japan | JP3912345678901234567890 |
Jordan | JO15AAAA1234567890123456789012 |
Kazakhstan | KZ176010251000042993 |
Kenya | KE641234567891 |
Kosovo | XK051212012345678906 |
Kuwait | KW81CBKU0000000000001234560101 |
Kyrgyzstan | KG391234567890123456 |
Laos | LA241234567890123456789 |
Latvia | LV80BANK0000435195001 |
Lebanon | LB62123456789012345678901234 |
Lesotho | LS301234567890123456789012345 |
Liberia | LR121234567890123456789012345678 |
Libya | LY831234567890123456789012345678 |
*More countries are trialing the IBAN system, here's a list of experimental countries.
All bank accounts within the European Union must be assigned an International Bank Account Number. Elsewhere, the IBAN system has been widely adopted in developing countries in the Caribbean, Middle East and Africa.
Did You Know...
The IBAN system was originally developed to simplify the money transfer process for people sending money from a bank in one European country to another bank in the Eurozone. The idea to create a system of internationally recognized bank codes preceded the SEPA Zone, which was introduced in 2008. Both systems were designed to help individuals and companies who were sending and receiving money from other EU countries.
Generating IBAN number
IBAN generators require different types of bank details depending on the country. Generally speaking, the domestic account number and bank code of a bank account can be used to generate an IBAN. Here are a few ways to generate and find IBAN.
Using our IBAN calculator
Use our calculator to quickly generate and calculate your IBAN by filling in the details below.
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Alternatively, an IBAN can also be found in any of the following places:

Online banking
Log in to your online banking account, navigate to the account details section, and locate your IBAN displayed alongside your account number and sort code, often under "Account Information" or "International Banking."

Bank statements
Check your printed or electronic bank statements, where your IBAN is typically listed in the account information section near your account number and sort code.

On a personal check
Examine your personal check; while the IBAN may not be printed on standard checks in some countries, it might be included near the bank account information section in regions where IBAN is commonly used.

Enquiring with your bank
Visit your bank branch, call customer service, or use secure email or online chat to request your IBAN. A bank representative will provide it after verifying your identity. You can also check the bank's mobile app, which often lists your IBAN in the account details section.
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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.
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A bit more on IBAN generators
Is IBAN generator the same as IBAN calculator?
Usually, when we refer to the IBAN calculator we mean a tool to compute and verify IBAN details based on the existing account information. Whereas an IBAN generator is a way to generate a new IBAN code from the bank account details.
What is random IBAN generator?
Another purpose for the IBAN generators is to create "fake" IBAN codes for testing purposes.
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Let's recap on IBAN generators
When using an IBAN generator or calculator it is important to double-check the information you are provided. This is easily done: make sure the length and format correctly match the country’s IBAN structure.
We would also recommend using an IBAN checker after generating an IBAN, to verify and validate the information before sending money overseas.
Sources & 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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