IBAN format in Azerbaijan (AZ)
An IBAN in Azerbaijan is 28 characters long and starts with AZ. A valid example: AZ21 NABZ 0000 0000 1370 1000 1944. Azerbaijan does not participate in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Azerbaijan
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | AZ |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 21 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | uppercase letters | NABZ |
| 9–28 | Account number | 20 | alphanumeric | 00000000137010001944 |
SEPA status
Azerbaijan does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
How do I check an IBAN?
Paste the number into the IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Azerbaijan length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Azerbaijan
How many characters does an IBAN in Azerbaijan have?
A Azerbaijan IBAN is exactly 28 characters: it starts with "AZ", followed by 2 check digits and a 24-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Azerbaijan IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Azerbaijan: AZ21 NABZ 0000 0000 1370 1000 1944. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Azerbaijan in SEPA?
Azerbaijan does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
Where can I check an IBAN from Azerbaijan?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Azerbaijan length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Azerbaijan IBAN?
After "AZ" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (4 uppercase letters), the account number (20 alphanumeric).
The example IBAN is the official sample from the public IBAN registry (ISO 13616) and passes the MOD-97 check — it is not a real bank account.