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Norway IBAN format
An IBAN from Norway has 15 characters and starts with NO. It is a SEPA country.
Layout
NOkk bbbb cccc ccc
NO = country code · k = check digits · b = bank code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | NO |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| Bank code | positions 5-8 | 4 characters |
| Account number | positions 9-15 | 7 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Norway?
An IBAN from Norway always has 15 characters: the country code NO, 2 check digits and a 11-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Norway IBAN is correct?
Check the length (15), that it starts with NO, 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 Norway in SEPA?
Yes. Euro transfers to Norway IBANs can go as SEPA credit transfers.
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.