IBAN format in Egypt (EG)
An IBAN in Egypt is 29 characters long and starts with EG. A valid example: EG38 0019 0005 0000 0000 2631 8000 2. Egypt does not participate in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Egypt
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | EG |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 38 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | digits | 0019 |
| 9–12 | Branch code | 4 | digits | 0005 |
| 13–29 | Account number | 17 | digits | 00000000263180002 |
SEPA status
Egypt 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 Egypt length instantly, fully in your browser.
Check an IBAN for free →IBAN formats in other countries
FAQ — IBAN in Egypt
How many characters does an IBAN in Egypt have?
A Egypt IBAN is exactly 29 characters: it starts with "EG", followed by 2 check digits and a 25-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Egypt IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Egypt: EG38 0019 0005 0000 0000 2631 8000 2. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Egypt in SEPA?
Egypt does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
Where can I check an IBAN from Egypt?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Egypt length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Egypt IBAN?
After "EG" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (4 digits), the branch code (4 digits), the account number (17 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.