IBAN format in North Macedonia (MK)
An IBAN in North Macedonia is 19 characters long and starts with MK. A valid example: MK07 2501 2000 0058 984. North Macedonia does not participate in SEPA.
IBAN structure in North Macedonia
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | MK |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 07 |
| 5–7 | Bank code | 3 | digits | 250 |
| 8–17 | Account number | 10 | alphanumeric | 1200000589 |
| 18–19 | National check digit | 2 | digits | 84 |
SEPA status
North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in North Macedonia
How many characters does an IBAN in North Macedonia have?
A North Macedonia IBAN is exactly 19 characters: it starts with "MK", followed by 2 check digits and a 15-character national part (BBAN).
What does a North Macedonia IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for North Macedonia: MK07 2501 2000 0058 984. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is North Macedonia in SEPA?
North Macedonia does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
Where can I check an IBAN from North Macedonia?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered North Macedonia length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a North Macedonia IBAN?
After "MK" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (3 digits), the account number (10 alphanumeric), the national check digit (2 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.