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Kuwait IBAN format
An IBAN from Kuwait has 30 characters and starts with KW. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
KWkk bbbb cccc cccc cccc cccc cccc cc
KW = country code · k = check digits · b = bank code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | KW |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| Bank code | positions 5-8 | 4 characters |
| Account number | positions 9-30 | 22 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Kuwait?
An IBAN from Kuwait always has 30 characters: the country code KW, 2 check digits and a 26-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Kuwait IBAN is correct?
Check the length (30), that it starts with KW, 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 Kuwait in SEPA?
No. Kuwait 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.