SO IBAN guide

Somalia IBAN format and banks

Check the national IBAN length, example and currency, then browse available bank records for Somalia.

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IBAN example
SO211000001001000100141
Country code
SO
IBAN length
23 characters
Currency
SOS
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Bank directory

Banks in Somalia

Browse the institutions currently available in our IBAN and SWIFT directory.

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AMAL BANK LTDView SWIFT and BIC details AMANA BANKView SWIFT and BIC details CENTRAL BANK OF SOMALIAView SWIFT and BIC details Dahabshil Bank InternationalView SWIFT and BIC details Idman Community BankView SWIFT and BIC details International Bank of SomaliaView SWIFT and BIC details MYBANK LIMITEDView SWIFT and BIC details Premier Bank LTDView SWIFT and BIC details Salaam Somali BankView SWIFT and BIC details SOMBANKView SWIFT and BIC details
IBAN basics

Using an IBAN from Somalia

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 Somalia starts with SO, followed by two check digits.

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Confirm the length

The complete IBAN should contain exactly 23 characters after spaces are removed.

03

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 Somalia IBANs

How long is an IBAN in Somalia?

An IBAN in Somalia contains 23 characters.

What currency is used in Somalia?

The currency code listed for Somalia is SOS.

Does a valid Somalia IBAN mean the account is real?

No. A valid result confirms the IBAN is correctly formatted for Somalia 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 Somalia IBAN?

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