IBAN format in Greenland (GL)
An IBAN in Greenland is 18 characters long and starts with GL. A valid example: GL89 6471 0001 0002 06. Greenland does not participate in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Greenland
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | GL |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 89 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | digits | 6471 |
| 9–17 | Account number | 9 | digits | 000100020 |
| 18 | National check digit | 1 | digits | 6 |
Part of the Kingdom of Denmark, yet outside SEPA (unlike Denmark itself).
SEPA status
Greenland 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 Greenland length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Greenland
How many characters does an IBAN in Greenland have?
A Greenland IBAN is exactly 18 characters: it starts with "GL", followed by 2 check digits and a 14-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Greenland IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Greenland: GL89 6471 0001 0002 06. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Greenland in SEPA?
Greenland does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement. Part of the Kingdom of Denmark, yet outside SEPA (unlike Denmark itself).
Where can I check an IBAN from Greenland?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Greenland length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Greenland IBAN?
After "GL" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (4 digits), the account number (9 digits), the national check digit (1 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.