IBAN format in Belarus (BY)
An IBAN in Belarus is 28 characters long and starts with BY. A valid example: BY13 NBRB 3600 9000 0000 2Z00 AB00. Belarus does not participate in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Belarus
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | BY |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 13 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | alphanumeric | NBRB |
| 9–12 | Branch code | 4 | digits | 3600 |
| 13–28 | Account number | 16 | alphanumeric | 900000002Z00AB00 |
SEPA status
Belarus does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
How do I check an IBAN?
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FAQ — IBAN in Belarus
How many characters does an IBAN in Belarus have?
A Belarus IBAN is exactly 28 characters: it starts with "BY", followed by 2 check digits and a 24-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Belarus IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Belarus: BY13 NBRB 3600 9000 0000 2Z00 AB00. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Belarus in SEPA?
Belarus does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
Where can I check an IBAN from Belarus?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Belarus length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Belarus IBAN?
After "BY" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (4 alphanumeric), the branch code (4 digits), the account number (16 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.