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Turkey IBAN format
An IBAN from Turkey has 26 characters and starts with TR. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
TRkk xbbb bbcc cccc cccc cccc cc
TR = country code · k = check digits · x = national check / reserved · b = bank code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | TR |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| National check / reserved | position 5 | 1 character |
| Bank code | positions 6-10 | 5 characters |
| Account number | positions 11-26 | 16 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Turkey?
An IBAN from Turkey always has 26 characters: the country code TR, 2 check digits and a 22-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Turkey IBAN is correct?
Check the length (26), that it starts with TR, 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 Turkey in SEPA?
No. Turkey 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.