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Timor-Leste IBAN format
An IBAN from Timor-Leste has 23 characters and starts with TL. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
TLkk bbbc cccc cccc cccc ccc
TL = country code · k = check digits · b = bank code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | TL |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| Bank code | positions 5-7 | 3 characters |
| Account number | positions 8-23 | 16 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Timor-Leste?
An IBAN from Timor-Leste always has 23 characters: the country code TL, 2 check digits and a 19-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Timor-Leste IBAN is correct?
Check the length (23), that it starts with TL, 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 Timor-Leste in SEPA?
No. Timor-Leste 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.