Liechtenstein IBAN format
| Country code | LI |
|---|---|
| IBAN length | 21 characters (2 country letters, 2 check digits, 17-character BBAN) |
| Structure | LIkk bbbb bccc cccc cccc ck = check digits, b = bank code, s = branch/sort code, c = account number, x = national check digits or other |
| Registry BBAN format | 5!n12!c (e.g. 8!n = exactly 8 digits; a = letters; c = letters or digits) |
| Format example | LI81 1234 5678 9012 3456 7Illustrative only: right structure and valid check digits, not a real account. |
| SEPA | Yes – Liechtenstein is part of the SEPA area, so you can send euro SEPA credit transfers to these IBANs. |
What the parts mean
The 5-digit bank clearing number (IID) is followed by the 12-character account number.
| Positions | Characters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 5–9 | 5 digits | Bank code |
| 10–21 | 12 letters or digits | Account number |
Paying an IBAN in Liechtenstein
Within the EEA, SEPA payments need only the IBAN; the BIC is optional.
Writing the IBAN in groups of four (LI81 1234 …) is the usual print format; online banking and payment files use it without spaces.
Paying many Liechtenstein IBANs in euro? Create a SEPA XML file from Excel – every IBAN is checked as above.