Iceland IBAN format
| Country code | IS |
|---|---|
| IBAN length | 26 characters (2 country letters, 2 check digits, 22-character BBAN) |
| Structure | ISkk bbss cccc cccc 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!n2!n6!n10!n (e.g. 8!n = exactly 8 digits; a = letters; c = letters or digits) |
| Format example | IS61 1234 5678 9012 3456 7890 12Illustrative only: right structure and valid check digits, not a real account. |
| SEPA | Yes – Iceland is part of the SEPA area, so you can send euro SEPA credit transfers to these IBANs. |
What the parts mean
| Positions | Characters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 5–8 | 4 digits | Bank code |
| 9–10 | 2 digits | Account number |
| 11–16 | 6 digits | Account number (continued) |
| 17–26 | 10 digits | Account number (continued) |
Paying an IBAN in Iceland
Within the EEA, SEPA payments need only the IBAN; the BIC is optional.
Writing the IBAN in groups of four (IS61 1234 …) is the usual print format; online banking and payment files use it without spaces.
Paying many Iceland IBANs in euro? Create a SEPA XML file from Excel – every IBAN is checked as above.