IBAN Number for Belgium

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What is an IBAN Number in Belgium?

Banks use the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) system to ensure that international money transfers are processed accurately and reach the correct destination. An IBAN consists of up to 34 letters and numbers that serve as a unique identifier for your bank account in international transactions.

The IBAN number for Belgium is made up of 16 characters, including both letters and numbers. It starts with the country code 'BE'
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IBAN Format

What is the IBAN code format for Belgium?

IBAN in Belgium consist of 16 characters:
  • 2 letter country code
  • 2 digit check number
  • 3 characters from the bank's bank code
  • 7 digit code for the bank account number
  • 2 digit code for national code Example : BE68 5390 0754 7034
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Belgium IBAN structure

BE68 5390 0754 7034
  • 1
    Country Code (2 letters)

    The first two characters of the IBAN represent the country where the bank account is located. For example, 'BE' for Belgium.

  • 2
    Check Digits (2 numbers)

    The next two digits are check numbers used for error-checking purposes. For example, '68' in the IBAN for Belgium. They help ensure the accuracy of the IBAN during the transaction process.

  • 3
    Bank Code (3 digits)

    In Belgium, the next 3 digits represent the specific bank code, such as '539', uniquely identifying the financial institution.

  • 4
    Bank Account Number (7 digits)

    The next 7 digits of the IBAN in Belgium indicate the individual bank account number within the identified bank, such as '0075470'.

  • 5
    National Check Digit (2 digits)

    The final 2 digits represent the national check digit, used to verify the account details. For example, '34' in the Belgian IBAN.

Do we need IBAN for Belgium?

Yes, you’ll need an IBAN (International Bank Account Number) if you want to send or receive international money transfers while in Belgium. A standard bank account number alone won’t be enough for cross-border transactions. The IBAN is essentially your bank account number with additional details to ensure that international transactions are processed securely and smoothly. All banks in Belgium will automatically provide an IBAN when you open an account.

IBAN Examples by country

Country
Country name
SEPA
Length
IBAN Examples
BE
Belgium
Yes
16
BE68539007547034
CH
Switzerland
Yes
21
CH9300762011623852957
DE
Germany
Yes
22
DE89370400440532013000
EE
Estonia
Yes
20
EE382200221020145685
ES
Spain
Yes
24
ES9121000418450200051332
FI
Finland
Yes
18
FI2112345600000785
FR
France
Yes
27
FR1420041010050500013M02606
GB
United Kingdom
Yes
22
GB29NWBK60161331926819
HU
Hungary
Yes
28
HU42117730161111101800000000
IE
Ireland
Yes
22
IE29AIBK93115212345678

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