IBAN format in Qatar (QA)
An IBAN in Qatar is 29 characters long and starts with QA. A valid example: QA58 DOHB 0000 1234 5678 90AB CDEF G. Qatar does not participate in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Qatar
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | QA |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 58 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | uppercase letters | DOHB |
| 9–29 | Account number | 21 | alphanumeric | 00001234567890ABCDEFG |
SEPA status
Qatar 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 Qatar length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Qatar
How many characters does an IBAN in Qatar have?
A Qatar IBAN is exactly 29 characters: it starts with "QA", followed by 2 check digits and a 25-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Qatar IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Qatar: QA58 DOHB 0000 1234 5678 90AB CDEF G. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Qatar in SEPA?
Qatar does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
Where can I check an IBAN from Qatar?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Qatar length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Qatar IBAN?
After "QA" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (4 uppercase letters), the account number (21 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.