IBAN check: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Validate an IBAN from Bosnia and Herzegovina for free. Our tool checks the 20-character format per ISO 13616, extracts the bank code and finds the BIC/SWIFT code from our database of 25 bank codes.

IBAN format: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country codeBA

IBAN length20 characters

CurrencyBosnia-Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM)

Bank code3 digits

Account number8 digits

Bank codes in database25

Example IBAN: Bosnia and Herzegovina

BA 39 101 9401 0284

Country code Check digits Bank code Account number

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How the IBAN is built in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) in Bosnia and Herzegovina has 20 characters. It starts with the country code BA, followed by two check digits. The BBAN part (Basic Bank Account Number) then holds the bank code (3 digits, positions 5 to 7 of the IBAN) and the account number (8 digits, positions 11 to 18). Between the bank code and the account number there are 3 further characters (for example a branch code or check character).

Finding the BIC for Bosnia and Herzegovina

For Bosnia and Herzegovina our database holds 25 bank codes. When you enter a valid IBAN from Bosnia and Herzegovina, we automatically find the BIC/SWIFT code and the bank name. For smaller or newer institutions there may be no entry; the IBAN is still valid in that case.

Frequently asked questions about IBANs from Bosnia and Herzegovina

How long is an IBAN from Bosnia and Herzegovina?+

An IBAN from Bosnia and Herzegovina has exactly 20 characters. It always starts with the country code BA, followed by two check digits and the 16-character BBAN holding the bank code and account number.

How do I find the BIC/SWIFT code for an IBAN from Bosnia and Herzegovina?+

Enter the IBAN in the tool above. We extract the 3-digit bank code and look up the matching BIC in our database of 25 bank codes from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The BIC (also called the SWIFT code) is needed for international transfers.

Can I receive SEPA transfers with an IBAN from Bosnia and Herzegovina?+

No. Bosnia and Herzegovina lies outside the SEPA area (the EPC list names 41 countries), although IBANs are used there. Transfers normally go out as international (SWIFT) payments; these usually need the BIC, and fees and processing times are higher than with SEPA. The national currency is Bosnia-Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM).