Faroe Islands IBAN format
| Country code | FO |
|---|---|
| IBAN length | 18 characters (2 country letters, 2 check digits, 14-character BBAN) |
| Structure | FOkk bbbb cccc cccc cck = check digits, b = bank code, s = branch/sort code, c = account number, x = national check digits or other |
| Registry BBAN format | 4!n9!n1!n (e.g. 8!n = exactly 8 digits; a = letters; c = letters or digits) |
| Format example | FO37 1234 5678 9012 34Illustrative only: right structure and valid check digits, not a real account. |
| SEPA | No – Faroe Islands is not one of the core SEPA countries. Payments are usually sent as international (SWIFT) transfers; check the EPC list of SEPA countries for the latest status. |
What the parts mean
| Positions | Characters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 5–8 | 4 digits | Bank code |
| 9–17 | 9 digits | Account number |
| 18 | 1 digit | Account number (continued) |
Paying an IBAN in Faroe Islands
For international transfers your bank will usually ask for the BIC/SWIFT code of the receiving bank too.
Writing the IBAN in groups of four (FO37 1234 …) is the usual print format; online banking and payment files use it without spaces.