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Seychelles IBAN format
An IBAN from Seychelles has 31 characters and starts with SC. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
SCkk bbbb bbcc cccc cccc cccc cccc ccc
SC = country code · k = check digits · b = bank code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | SC |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| Bank code | positions 5-10 | 6 characters |
| Account number | positions 11-31 | 21 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Seychelles?
An IBAN from Seychelles always has 31 characters: the country code SC, 2 check digits and a 27-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Seychelles IBAN is correct?
Check the length (31), that it starts with SC, 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 Seychelles in SEPA?
No. Seychelles 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.