IBAN format in Ireland (IE)
An IBAN in Ireland is 22 characters long and starts with IE. A valid example: IE29 AIBK 9311 5212 3456 78. Ireland participates in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Ireland
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | IE |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 29 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | uppercase letters | AIBK |
| 9–14 | Branch code | 6 | digits | 931152 |
| 15–22 | Account number | 8 | digits | 12345678 |
SEPA status
Ireland 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 Ireland length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Ireland
How many characters does an IBAN in Ireland have?
A Ireland IBAN is exactly 22 characters: it starts with "IE", followed by 2 check digits and a 18-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Ireland IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Ireland: IE29 AIBK 9311 5212 3456 78. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Ireland in SEPA?
Ireland 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 Ireland?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Ireland length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Ireland IBAN?
After "IE" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (4 uppercase letters), the branch code (6 digits), the account number (8 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.