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IBAN (International Bank Account Number)

An International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is an internationally agreed system of identifying bank accounts across national borders, structured according to ISO 13616. An IBAN consists of a 2-letter country code, 2 check digits, and up to 30 alphanumeric characters identifying the bank, branch, and individual account number.

Aliases: International 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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