IBAN check: Iceland

Validate an IBAN from Iceland for free. Our tool checks the 26-character format per ISO 13616, extracts the bank code and finds the BIC/SWIFT code from our database of 5 bank codes.

IBAN format: Iceland

Country codeIS

IBAN length26 characters

CurrencyIcelandic krona (ISK)

Bank code4 digits

Account number6 digits

Bank codes in database5

Example IBAN: Iceland

IS 14 0159 0076 54

Country code Check digits Bank code Account number

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How the IBAN is built in Iceland

The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) in Iceland has 26 characters. It starts with the country code IS, 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 (6 digits, positions 11 to 16). Between the bank code and the account number there are 2 further characters (for example a branch code or check character).

Finding the BIC for Iceland

For Iceland our database holds 5 bank codes. When you enter a valid IBAN from Iceland, 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 Iceland

How long is an IBAN from Iceland?+

An IBAN from Iceland has exactly 26 characters. It always starts with the country code IS, followed by two check digits and the 22-character BBAN holding the bank code and account number.

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

Enter the IBAN in the tool above. We extract the 4-digit bank code and look up the matching BIC in our database of 5 bank codes from Iceland. The BIC (also called the SWIFT code) is needed for international transfers.

Can I receive SEPA transfers with an IBAN from Iceland?+

Iceland is part of the SEPA area but uses Icelandic krona (ISK) as its national currency. Euro SEPA transfers are still possible, though a currency conversion may apply. For euro transfers within SEPA the same deadlines and terms as domestic transfers apply.