IBAN format in Turkey (TR)
An IBAN in Turkey is 26 characters long and starts with TR. A valid example: TR33 0006 1005 1978 6457 8413 26. Turkey does not participate in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Turkey
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | TR |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 33 |
| 5–9 | Bank code | 5 | digits | 00061 |
| 10 | Reserved | 1 | alphanumeric | 0 |
| 11–26 | Account number | 16 | alphanumeric | 0519786457841326 |
Turkey uses IBAN but does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international.
SEPA status
Turkey 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 Turkey length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Turkey
How many characters does an IBAN in Turkey have?
A Turkey IBAN is exactly 26 characters: it starts with "TR", followed by 2 check digits and a 22-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Turkey IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Turkey: TR33 0006 1005 1978 6457 8413 26. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Turkey in SEPA?
Turkey does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement. Turkey uses IBAN but does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international.
Where can I check an IBAN from Turkey?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Turkey length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Turkey IBAN?
After "TR" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (5 digits), the reserved (1 alphanumeric), 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.