IBAN check: Netherlands

Validate an IBAN from the Netherlands for free. Our tool checks the 18-character format per ISO 13616, extracts the bank code and finds the BIC/SWIFT code from our database of 109 bank codes.

IBAN format: Netherlands

Country codeNL

IBAN length18 characters

CurrencyEuro (EUR)

Bank code4 characters

Account number10 digits

Bank codes in database109

Example IBAN: Netherlands

NL 91 ABNA 0417 1643 00

Country code Check digits Bank code Account number

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How the IBAN is built in the Netherlands

The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) in the Netherlands has 18 characters. It starts with the country code NL, followed by two check digits. The BBAN part (Basic Bank Account Number) then holds the bank code (4 characters, positions 5 to 8 of the IBAN) and the account number (10 digits, positions 9 to 18).

Finding the BIC for the Netherlands

For the Netherlands our database holds 109 bank codes. When you enter a valid IBAN from the Netherlands, 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 the Netherlands

How long is an IBAN from the Netherlands?+

An IBAN from the Netherlands has exactly 18 characters. It always starts with the country code NL, 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 Netherlands?+

Enter the IBAN in the tool above. We extract the 4-character bank code and look up the matching BIC in our database of 109 bank codes from the Netherlands. The BIC (also called the SWIFT code) is needed for international transfers.

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

Yes. The Netherlands is part of the SEPA area. With a valid IBAN you can send and receive euro transfers across 41 European countries, usually within one business day and on the same terms as domestic transfers.