IBAN format in Norway (NO)
An IBAN in Norway is 15 characters long and starts with NO. A valid example: NO93 8601 1117 947. Norway participates in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Norway
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | NO |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 93 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | digits | 8601 |
| 9–14 | Account number | 6 | digits | 111794 |
| 15 | National check digit | 1 | digits | 7 |
The shortest registered IBAN in the world — just 15 characters.
SEPA status
Norway 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 Norway length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Norway
How many characters does an IBAN in Norway have?
A Norway IBAN is exactly 15 characters: it starts with "NO", followed by 2 check digits and a 11-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Norway IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Norway: NO93 8601 1117 947. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Norway in SEPA?
Norway participates in SEPA — euro transfers arrive like domestic ones (usually within 1 business day, no international-wire fees). The shortest registered IBAN in the world — just 15 characters.
Where can I check an IBAN from Norway?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Norway length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Norway IBAN?
After "NO" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (4 digits), the account number (6 digits), the national check digit (1 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.