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Qatar IBAN format
An IBAN from Qatar has 29 characters and starts with QA. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
QAkk bbbb cccc cccc cccc cccc cccc c
QA = country code · k = check digits · b = bank code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | QA |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| Bank code | positions 5-8 | 4 characters |
| Account number | positions 9-29 | 21 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Qatar?
An IBAN from Qatar always has 29 characters: the country code QA, 2 check digits and a 25-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Qatar IBAN is correct?
Check the length (29), that it starts with QA, 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 Qatar in SEPA?
No. Qatar 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.