IBAN format in Slovakia (SK)
An IBAN in Slovakia is 24 characters long and starts with SK. A valid example: SK31 1200 0000 1987 4263 7541. Slovakia participates in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Slovakia
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | SK |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 31 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | digits | 1200 |
| 9–14 | Account prefix | 6 | digits | 000019 |
| 15–24 | Account number | 10 | digits | 8742637541 |
SEPA status
Slovakia 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 Slovakia length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Slovakia
How many characters does an IBAN in Slovakia have?
A Slovakia IBAN is exactly 24 characters: it starts with "SK", followed by 2 check digits and a 20-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Slovakia IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Slovakia: SK31 1200 0000 1987 4263 7541. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Slovakia in SEPA?
Slovakia 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 Slovakia?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Slovakia length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Slovakia IBAN?
After "SK" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (4 digits), the account prefix (6 digits), the account number (10 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.