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Iraq IBAN format
An IBAN from Iraq has 23 characters and starts with IQ. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
IQkk bbbb sssc cccc cccc ccc
IQ = country code · k = check digits · b = bank code · s = branch code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | IQ |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| Bank code | positions 5-8 | 4 characters |
| Branch code | positions 9-11 | 3 characters |
| Account number | positions 12-23 | 12 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Iraq?
An IBAN from Iraq always has 23 characters: the country code IQ, 2 check digits and a 19-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Iraq IBAN is correct?
Check the length (23), that it starts with IQ, 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 Iraq in SEPA?
No. Iraq 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.