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Faroe Islands IBAN format
An IBAN from Faroe Islands has 18 characters and starts with FO. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
FOkk bbbb cccc cccc cc
FO = country code · k = check digits · b = bank code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | FO |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| Bank code | positions 5-8 | 4 characters |
| Account number | positions 9-18 | 10 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Faroe Islands?
An IBAN from Faroe Islands always has 18 characters: the country code FO, 2 check digits and a 14-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Faroe Islands IBAN is correct?
Check the length (18), that it starts with FO, 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 Faroe Islands in SEPA?
No. Faroe Islands 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.