IBAN check: Vatican City

Validate a Vatican City IBAN for free. Our tool checks the 22-character format per ISO 13616, extracts the bank code and finds the BIC/SWIFT code from our database of 1 banks.

IBAN format: Vatican City

Country codeVA

IBAN length22 characters

CurrencyEuro (EUR)

Bank code3 digits

Account number15 digits

Banks in DB1

Example IBAN: Vatican City

VA 59 001 1230 0001 2345 678

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How the IBAN is built in Vatican City

The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) in Vatican City has 22 characters. It starts with the country code VA, 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 (15 digits, positions 8 to 22).

Finding the BIC for Vatican City

For Vatican City our database holds 1 banks. When you enter a valid Vatican City IBAN, 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 Vatican City IBANs

How long is a Vatican City IBAN?+

A Vatican City IBAN has exactly 22 characters. It always starts with the country code VA, followed by two check digits and the 18-character BBAN holding the bank code and account number.

How do I find the BIC/SWIFT code for a Vatican City IBAN?+

Enter the IBAN in the tool above. We extract the 3-digit bank code and look up the matching BIC in our database of 1 banks from Vatican City. The BIC (also called the SWIFT code) is needed for international transfers.

Can I receive SEPA transfers with a Vatican City IBAN?+

Yes. Vatican City is part of the SEPA area. With a valid IBAN you can send and receive euro transfers across 36 European countries, usually within one business day and on the same terms as domestic transfers.