IBAN format in Greece (GR)
An IBAN in Greece is 27 characters long and starts with GR. A valid example: GR16 0110 1250 0000 0001 2300 695. Greece participates in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Greece
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | GR |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 16 |
| 5–7 | Bank code | 3 | digits | 011 |
| 8–11 | Branch code | 4 | digits | 0125 |
| 12–27 | Account number | 16 | alphanumeric | 0000000012300695 |
SEPA status
Greece 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 Greece length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Greece
How many characters does an IBAN in Greece have?
A Greece IBAN is exactly 27 characters: it starts with "GR", followed by 2 check digits and a 23-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Greece IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Greece: GR16 0110 1250 0000 0001 2300 695. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Greece in SEPA?
Greece participates in SEPA — euro transfers arrive like domestic ones (usually within 1 business day, no international-wire fees).
Where can I check an IBAN from Greece?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Greece length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Greece IBAN?
After "GR" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (3 digits), 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.