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Pakistan IBAN format
An IBAN from Pakistan has 24 characters and starts with PK. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
PKkk bbbb cccc cccc cccc cccc
PK = country code · k = check digits · b = bank code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | PK |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| Bank code | positions 5-8 | 4 characters |
| Account number | positions 9-24 | 16 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Pakistan?
An IBAN from Pakistan always has 24 characters: the country code PK, 2 check digits and a 20-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Pakistan IBAN is correct?
Check the length (24), that it starts with PK, 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 Pakistan in SEPA?
No. Pakistan 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.