Isle of Man IBAN format
| Country code | IM |
|---|---|
| IBAN length | 22 characters (2 country letters, 2 check digits, 18-character BBAN) |
| Structure | IMkk bbbb ssss sscc cccc cck = check digits, b = bank code, s = branch/sort code, c = account number, x = national check digits or other |
| Registry BBAN format | 4!a6!n8!n (e.g. 8!n = exactly 8 digits; a = letters; c = letters or digits) |
| Format example | IM81 ABCD 5678 9012 3456 78Illustrative only: right structure and valid check digits, not a real account. |
| SEPA | Yes (as a territory listed in the EPC's SEPA geographical scope) – check with your bank. |
What the parts mean
| Positions | Characters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 5–8 | 4 upper-case letters | Bank code |
| 9–14 | 6 digits | Branch / sort code |
| 15–22 | 8 digits | Account number |
Paying an IBAN in Isle of Man
For SEPA payments involving countries outside the EEA, banks normally require the BIC as well as the IBAN.
Writing the IBAN in groups of four (IM81 ABCD …) is the usual print format; online banking and payment files use it without spaces.
Paying many Isle of Man IBANs in euro? Create a SEPA XML file from Excel – every IBAN is checked as above.