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Azerbaijan IBAN format
An IBAN from Azerbaijan has 28 characters and starts with AZ. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
AZkk bbbb cccc cccc cccc cccc cccc
AZ = country code · k = check digits · b = bank code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | AZ |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| Bank code | positions 5-8 | 4 characters |
| Account number | positions 9-28 | 20 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Azerbaijan?
An IBAN from Azerbaijan always has 28 characters: the country code AZ, 2 check digits and a 24-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Azerbaijan IBAN is correct?
Check the length (28), that it starts with AZ, and the mod-97 check digits. Our free IBAN checker does all three in one step and shows the bank when it is known.
Is Azerbaijan in SEPA?
No. Azerbaijan is not in the SEPA scheme, so transfers usually go as international (SWIFT) payments; the IBAN is still used.
Does a valid IBAN mean the account exists?
No. The check proves the number is well formed and the check digits match. Only the bank can confirm that the account is open and whose it is.