IBAN format in Israel (IL)
An IBAN in Israel is 23 characters long and starts with IL. A valid example: IL62 0108 0000 0009 9999 999. Israel does not participate in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Israel
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | IL |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 62 |
| 5–7 | Bank code | 3 | digits | 010 |
| 8–10 | Branch code | 3 | digits | 800 |
| 11–23 | Account number | 13 | digits | 0000099999999 |
SEPA status
Israel does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
How do I check an IBAN?
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FAQ — IBAN in Israel
How many characters does an IBAN in Israel have?
A Israel IBAN is exactly 23 characters: it starts with "IL", followed by 2 check digits and a 19-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Israel IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Israel: IL62 0108 0000 0009 9999 999. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Israel in SEPA?
Israel does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
Where can I check an IBAN from Israel?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Israel length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Israel IBAN?
After "IL" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (3 digits), the branch code (3 digits), the account number (13 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.