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Bosnia and Herzegovina IBAN format
An IBAN from Bosnia and Herzegovina has 20 characters and starts with BA. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
BAkk bbbs sscc cccc cccc
BA = country code · k = check digits · b = bank code · s = branch code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | BA |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| Bank code | positions 5-7 | 3 characters |
| Branch code | positions 8-10 | 3 characters |
| Account number | positions 11-20 | 10 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
An IBAN from Bosnia and Herzegovina always has 20 characters: the country code BA, 2 check digits and a 16-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Bosnia and Herzegovina IBAN is correct?
Check the length (20), that it starts with BA, 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina in SEPA?
No. Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.