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BBAN (Basic Bank Account Number)

A Basic Bank Account Number (BBAN) is the domestic account identifier that forms the country-specific core of an International Bank Account Number (IBAN). The length and structure of the BBAN are determined by each country's central bank or banking authority, and it typically contains the domestic bank identifier, branch code, and account number.

Aliases: Basic Bank Account Number

Standards & Citations

  • 🌐 ISO 9362 / ISO 13616: International standards for financial identifiers (ISO OBP).
  • 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: Designated ISO registration authority (swift.com).
  • 📂 swiftbic.org Data Register: Provenance registry for bank code data (Data Sources).

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