IBAN format in Belgium (BE)
An IBAN in Belgium is 16 characters long and starts with BE. A valid example: BE68 5390 0754 7034. Belgium participates in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Belgium
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | BE |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 68 |
| 5–7 | Bank code | 3 | digits | 539 |
| 8–14 | Account number | 7 | digits | 0075470 |
| 15–16 | National check digit | 2 | digits | 34 |
The Belgian IBAN is the shortest in the eurozone — just 16 characters.
SEPA status
Belgium participates in SEPA — euro transfers arrive like domestic ones (usually within 1 business day, no international-wire fees).
How do I check an IBAN?
Paste the number into the IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Belgium length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Belgium
How many characters does an IBAN in Belgium have?
A Belgium IBAN is exactly 16 characters: it starts with "BE", followed by 2 check digits and a 12-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Belgium IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Belgium: BE68 5390 0754 7034. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Belgium in SEPA?
Belgium participates in SEPA — euro transfers arrive like domestic ones (usually within 1 business day, no international-wire fees). The Belgian IBAN is the shortest in the eurozone — just 16 characters.
Where can I check an IBAN from Belgium?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Belgium length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Belgium IBAN?
After "BE" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (3 digits), the account number (7 digits), the national check digit (2 digits).
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.