IBAN format in Pakistan (PK)
An IBAN in Pakistan is 24 characters long and starts with PK. A valid example: PK36 SCBL 0000 0011 2345 6702. Pakistan does not participate in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Pakistan
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | PK |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 36 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | uppercase letters | SCBL |
| 9–24 | Account number | 16 | alphanumeric | 0000001123456702 |
SEPA status
Pakistan does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
How do I check an IBAN?
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FAQ — IBAN in Pakistan
How many characters does an IBAN in Pakistan have?
A Pakistan IBAN is exactly 24 characters: it starts with "PK", followed by 2 check digits and a 20-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Pakistan IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Pakistan: PK36 SCBL 0000 0011 2345 6702. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Pakistan in SEPA?
Pakistan does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
Where can I check an IBAN from Pakistan?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Pakistan length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Pakistan IBAN?
After "PK" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (4 uppercase letters), the account number (16 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.