IBAN format in Latvia (LV)
An IBAN in Latvia is 21 characters long and starts with LV. A valid example: LV80 BANK 0000 4351 9500 1. Latvia participates in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Latvia
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | LV |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 80 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | uppercase letters | BANK |
| 9–21 | Account number | 13 | alphanumeric | 0000435195001 |
SEPA status
Latvia 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 Latvia length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Latvia
How many characters does an IBAN in Latvia have?
A Latvia IBAN is exactly 21 characters: it starts with "LV", followed by 2 check digits and a 17-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Latvia IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Latvia: LV80 BANK 0000 4351 9500 1. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Latvia in SEPA?
Latvia 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 Latvia?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Latvia length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Latvia IBAN?
After "LV" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (4 uppercase letters), 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.