IBAN format in Portugal (PT)
An IBAN in Portugal is 25 characters long and starts with PT. A valid example: PT50 0002 0123 1234 5678 9015 4. Portugal participates in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Portugal
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | PT |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 50 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | digits | 0002 |
| 9–12 | Branch code | 4 | digits | 0123 |
| 13–23 | Account number | 11 | digits | 12345678901 |
| 24–25 | National check digit | 2 | digits | 54 |
SEPA status
Portugal 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 Portugal length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Portugal
How many characters does an IBAN in Portugal have?
A Portugal IBAN is exactly 25 characters: it starts with "PT", followed by 2 check digits and a 21-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Portugal IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Portugal: PT50 0002 0123 1234 5678 9015 4. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Portugal in SEPA?
Portugal 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 Portugal?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Portugal length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Portugal IBAN?
After "PT" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (4 digits), the branch code (4 digits), the account number (11 digits), 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.