IBAN check: United Kingdom

Validate an IBAN from the United Kingdom 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 63 bank codes.

IBAN format: United Kingdom

Country codeGB

IBAN length22 characters

CurrencyPound sterling (GBP)

Bank code4 characters

Account number8 digits

Bank codes in database63

Example IBAN: United Kingdom

GB 29 NWBK 3192 6819

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How the IBAN is built in the United Kingdom

The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) in the United Kingdom has 22 characters. It starts with the country code GB, 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 (8 digits, positions 15 to 22). Between the bank code and the account number there are 6 further characters (for example a branch code or check character).

Finding the BIC for the United Kingdom

For the United Kingdom our database holds 63 bank codes. When you enter a valid IBAN from the United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom

How long is an IBAN from the United Kingdom?+

An IBAN from the United Kingdom has exactly 22 characters. It always starts with the country code GB, 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 an IBAN from the United Kingdom?+

Enter the IBAN in the tool above. We extract the 4-character bank code and look up the matching BIC in our database of 63 bank codes from the United Kingdom. The BIC (also called the SWIFT code) is needed for international transfers.

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

The United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area but uses Pound sterling (GBP) 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.