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United Arab Emirates IBAN format
An IBAN from United Arab Emirates has 23 characters and starts with AE. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
AEkk bbbc cccc cccc cccc ccc
AE = country code · k = check digits · b = bank code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | AE |
| 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 United Arab Emirates?
An IBAN from United Arab Emirates always has 23 characters: the country code AE, 2 check digits and a 19-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a United Arab Emirates IBAN is correct?
Check the length (23), that it starts with AE, 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 United Arab Emirates in SEPA?
No. United Arab Emirates 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.