IBAN format in Kazakhstan (KZ)
An IBAN in Kazakhstan is 20 characters long and starts with KZ. A valid example: KZ86 125K ZT50 0410 0100. Kazakhstan does not participate in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Kazakhstan
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | KZ |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 86 |
| 5–7 | Bank code | 3 | digits | 125 |
| 8–20 | Account number | 13 | alphanumeric | KZT5004100100 |
SEPA status
Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Kazakhstan
How many characters does an IBAN in Kazakhstan have?
A Kazakhstan IBAN is exactly 20 characters: it starts with "KZ", followed by 2 check digits and a 16-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Kazakhstan IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Kazakhstan: KZ86 125K ZT50 0410 0100. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Kazakhstan in SEPA?
Kazakhstan does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
Where can I check an IBAN from Kazakhstan?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Kazakhstan length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Kazakhstan IBAN?
After "KZ" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (3 digits), the account number (13 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.