IBAN: what is it and why it's important
IBAN, that stands for International Bank Account Number, is a numeric system that banks use to make money transfers overseas with the assurance that they'll arrive to the right account, no matter where the funds are sent to.
An IBAN is important when you're sending and receiving money internationally because it prevents the funds to end up in a wrong account by assigning a code for each individual account.
How to find my IBAN?
In order to find your IBAN, you can choose at least one of the following options:
Look on your bank statements
It is possible that your IBAN appears in your bank statements, be in paper or digital. Look for a code like the ones on our list of IBAN codes:
Ask your bank
If you're not sure how to find your IBAN or how it looks like, you can contact your bank and ask for your IBAN.
Use an IBAN calculator
If you have your bank account, there are online calculators that can help figure out your IBAN.
Check our IBAN list
Below this you'll find the full list of IBAN format codes and figure out your IBAN by yourself.
Is IBAN the same as SWIFT?
No, IBAN is not the same as SWIFT codes. The difference between IBAN and SWIFT is their use. While an IBAN is used to identify a bank account anywhere in the world, a SWIFT code is used to identify a bank itself inside their global network. On the other hand, they're similar in that their goal is to facilitate money transfers internationally.
Alliant | AllyBank |
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America First | Arvest Bank |
Banco Popular | BancorpSouth |
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Frequently asked questions about IBAN
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Do banks in the United States use IBAN?
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What is the IBAN equivalent in the US?
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Do I need an IBAN to receive money from abroad?
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What do I do if I don't have an IBAN?
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Which countries don't use iBAN
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