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Mauritania IBAN format
An IBAN from Mauritania has 27 characters and starts with MR. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
MRkk bbbb bsss sscc cccc cccc ccc
MR = country code · k = check digits · b = bank code · s = branch code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | MR |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| Bank code | positions 5-9 | 5 characters |
| Branch code | positions 10-14 | 5 characters |
| Account number | positions 15-27 | 13 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Mauritania?
An IBAN from Mauritania always has 27 characters: the country code MR, 2 check digits and a 23-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Mauritania IBAN is correct?
Check the length (27), that it starts with MR, 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 Mauritania in SEPA?
No. Mauritania 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.