IBAN format in Sweden (SE)
An IBAN in Sweden is 24 characters long and starts with SE. A valid example: SE45 5000 0000 0583 9825 7466. Sweden participates in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Sweden
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | SE |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 45 |
| 5–7 | Bank code | 3 | digits | 500 |
| 8–23 | Account number | 16 | digits | 0000005839825746 |
| 24 | National check digit | 1 | digits | 6 |
SEPA status
Sweden 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 Sweden length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Sweden
How many characters does an IBAN in Sweden have?
A Sweden IBAN is exactly 24 characters: it starts with "SE", followed by 2 check digits and a 20-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Sweden IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Sweden: SE45 5000 0000 0583 9825 7466. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Sweden in SEPA?
Sweden 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 Sweden?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Sweden length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Sweden IBAN?
After "SE" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (3 digits), the account number (16 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.