GB IBAN guide

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland IBAN format and banks

Check the national IBAN length, example and currency, then browse available bank records for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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IBAN example
GB29NWBK60161331926819
Country code
GB
IBAN length
22 characters
Currency
GBP
Support
Fully supported
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Banks in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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FIRST ABU DHABI BANK PJSCView SWIFT and BIC details First TrustView SWIFT and BIC details FIRSTRAND BANK LIMITED, GUERNSEY BRView SWIFT and BIC details FONDY LTDView SWIFT and BIC details FROST MONEY LTDView SWIFT and BIC details GEMBA FINANCE LTDView SWIFT and BIC details GHANA INTERNATIONAL BANK PLCView SWIFT and BIC details GLOBAL REMIT FINANCIAL SERVICES LTDView SWIFT and BIC details GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USAView SWIFT and BIC details Goldman Sachs InternationalView SWIFT and BIC details GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL BANKView SWIFT and BIC details GOVERNMENT BANKINGView SWIFT and BIC details GOVERNMENT BANKINGView SWIFT and BIC details GUARANTY TRUST BANK (UK) LIMITEDView SWIFT and BIC details Guavapay LimitedView SWIFT and BIC details HABIB BANK ZURICH PLCView SWIFT and BIC details HALIFAX (A TRADING NAME OF BANK OFView SWIFT and BIC details Halifax (A Trading Name Of Bank Of Scotland Plc)View SWIFT and BIC details HALIFAX INVESTMENT SERVICES LIMITEDView SWIFT and BIC details HAMPDEN & CO. PLCView SWIFT and BIC details
IBAN basics

Using an IBAN from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The country format helps identify whether an IBAN has the expected structure. It does not confirm that the account exists or can receive a transfer.

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Check the country code

An IBAN from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland starts with GB, followed by two check digits.

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Confirm the length

The complete IBAN should contain exactly 22 characters after spaces are removed.

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Validate before payment

Use the format as a first check, and always confirm the account details with the recipient before sending funds.

FAQ

Common questions about United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland IBANs

How long is an IBAN in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

An IBAN in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland contains 22 characters.

What currency is used in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

The currency code listed for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is GBP.

Does a valid United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland IBAN mean the account is real?

No. A valid result confirms the IBAN is correctly formatted for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and its checksum and bank code check out, not that the account is open or owned by a particular person. Always confirm details with the recipient before sending a transfer.

Is the BIC included when I check a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland IBAN?

Yes. The checker returns the associated bank, branch and BIC where they are available in our registry, alongside the format and checksum result.