IBAN check: Faroe Islands

Validate an IBAN from the Faroe Islands for free. Our tool checks the 18-character format per ISO 13616, extracts the bank code and finds the BIC/SWIFT code.

IBAN format: Faroe Islands

Country codeFO

IBAN length18 characters

CurrencyDanish krone (DKK)

Bank code4 digits

Account number9 digits

Example IBAN: Faroe Islands

FO 62 6460 0001 6316 3

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How the IBAN is built in the Faroe Islands

The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) in the Faroe Islands has 18 characters. It starts with the country code FO, followed by two check digits. The BBAN part (Basic Bank Account Number) then holds the bank code (4 digits, positions 5 to 8 of the IBAN) and the account number (9 digits, positions 9 to 17).

Validation for the Faroe Islands

For the Faroe Islands we fully validate the IBAN (length, format, Mod-97 check digits) and extract the bank code and account number. BIC lookup is not available for this country yet, but IBAN validation works reliably.

Frequently asked questions about IBANs from the Faroe Islands

How long is an IBAN from the Faroe Islands?+

An IBAN from the Faroe Islands has exactly 18 characters. It always starts with the country code FO, followed by two check digits and the 14-character BBAN holding the bank code and account number.

How do I find the BIC/SWIFT code for an IBAN from the Faroe Islands?+

Enter the IBAN in the tool above. We validate the format and extract the bank code. For international transfers to the Faroe Islands you need the BIC/SWIFT code, which you can request from your bank or the recipient bank.

Can I receive SEPA transfers with an IBAN from the Faroe Islands?+

No. The Faroe Islands lie 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 Danish krone (DKK).