IBAN format in Romania (RO)
An IBAN in Romania is 24 characters long and starts with RO. A valid example: RO49 AAAA 1B31 0075 9384 0000. Romania participates in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Romania
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | RO |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 49 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | uppercase letters | AAAA |
| 9–24 | Account number | 16 | alphanumeric | 1B31007593840000 |
SEPA status
Romania 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 Romania length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Romania
How many characters does an IBAN in Romania have?
A Romania IBAN is exactly 24 characters: it starts with "RO", followed by 2 check digits and a 20-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Romania IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Romania: RO49 AAAA 1B31 0075 9384 0000. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Romania in SEPA?
Romania 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 Romania?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Romania length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Romania IBAN?
After "RO" 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.