IBAN format in Timor-Leste (TL)
An IBAN in Timor-Leste is 23 characters long and starts with TL. A valid example: TL38 0080 0123 4567 8910 157. Timor-Leste does not participate in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Timor-Leste
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | TL |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 38 |
| 5–7 | Bank code | 3 | digits | 008 |
| 8–21 | Account number | 14 | digits | 00123456789101 |
| 22–23 | National check digit | 2 | digits | 57 |
SEPA status
Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Timor-Leste
How many characters does an IBAN in Timor-Leste have?
A Timor-Leste IBAN is exactly 23 characters: it starts with "TL", followed by 2 check digits and a 19-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Timor-Leste IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Timor-Leste: TL38 0080 0123 4567 8910 157. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Timor-Leste in SEPA?
Timor-Leste does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
Where can I check an IBAN from Timor-Leste?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Timor-Leste length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Timor-Leste IBAN?
After "TL" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (3 digits), the account number (14 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.