IBAN format in Italy (IT)
An IBAN in Italy is 27 characters long and starts with IT. A valid example: IT60 X054 2811 1010 0000 0123 456. Italy participates in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Italy
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | IT |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 60 |
| 5 | National check digit | 1 | uppercase letters | X |
| 6–10 | Bank code | 5 | digits | 05428 |
| 11–15 | Branch code | 5 | digits | 11101 |
| 16–27 | Account number | 12 | alphanumeric | 000000123456 |
The Italian IBAN starts with a letter check character (CIN) before the bank (ABI) and branch (CAB) codes.
SEPA status
Italy participates in SEPA — euro transfers arrive like domestic ones (usually within 1 business day, no international-wire fees).
How do I check an IBAN?
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FAQ — IBAN in Italy
How many characters does an IBAN in Italy have?
A Italy IBAN is exactly 27 characters: it starts with "IT", followed by 2 check digits and a 23-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Italy IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Italy: IT60 X054 2811 1010 0000 0123 456. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Italy in SEPA?
Italy participates in SEPA — euro transfers arrive like domestic ones (usually within 1 business day, no international-wire fees). The Italian IBAN starts with a letter check character (CIN) before the bank (ABI) and branch (CAB) codes.
Where can I check an IBAN from Italy?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Italy length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Italy IBAN?
After "IT" and the 2 check digits come: the national check digit (1 uppercase letters), the bank code (5 digits), the branch code (5 digits), the account number (12 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.