IBAN format in France (FR)
An IBAN in France is 27 characters long and starts with FR. A valid example: FR14 2004 1010 0505 0001 3M02 606. France participates in SEPA.
IBAN structure in France
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | FR |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 14 |
| 5–9 | Bank code | 5 | digits | 20041 |
| 10–14 | Branch code | 5 | digits | 01005 |
| 15–25 | Account number | 11 | alphanumeric | 0500013M026 |
| 26–27 | National check digit | 2 | digits | 06 |
The final two digits are the French “clé RIB” — a national checksum.
SEPA status
France 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 France length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in France
How many characters does an IBAN in France have?
A France IBAN is exactly 27 characters: it starts with "FR", followed by 2 check digits and a 23-character national part (BBAN).
What does a France IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for France: FR14 2004 1010 0505 0001 3M02 606. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is France in SEPA?
France participates in SEPA — euro transfers arrive like domestic ones (usually within 1 business day, no international-wire fees). The final two digits are the French “clé RIB” — a national checksum.
Where can I check an IBAN from France?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered France length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a France IBAN?
After "FR" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (5 digits), the branch code (5 digits), the account number (11 alphanumeric), 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.