IBAN
IBAN in Bosnia & Herzegovina
A Bosnia & Herzegovina IBAN has 20 characters. See its structure field by field, a valid example, and check or calculate an IBAN.
At a glance
- Length
- 20 characters
- Starts with
- BA
- Example (electronic)
- BA391290079401028494
- Example (print)
- BA39 1290 0794 0102 8494
- SEPA
- No — SWIFT or local routes
- Bank code
- 3 digits, positions 5–7
Structure, field by field
BA391290079401028494
| Positions | Field | Length | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | letters | BA |
| 3–4 | Check digits | 2 | digits | 39 |
| 5–7 | Bank code | 3 | digits | 129 |
| 8–10 | Branch code | 3 | digits | 007 |
| 11–18 | Account number | 8 | digits | 94010284 |
| 19–20 | National check digit | 2 | digits | 94 |
Check or calculate a Bosnia & Herzegovina IBAN
Where to find it
On the account holder’s bank statement, in their online or mobile banking under account details, or on the invoice of a supplier who wants to be paid by transfer. If you only have the bank code and account number, the calculator above builds the IBAN — but confirm the result with the beneficiary.
SWIFT codes for banks in Bosnia & Herzegovina →Questions
- How many characters is a Bosnia & Herzegovina IBAN?
- 20, always starting with BA. In print it is written in groups of four: BA39 1290 0794 0102 8494.
- Can I pay a Bosnia & Herzegovina IBAN by SEPA?
- No. Bosnia & Herzegovina is outside SEPA: payments go by SWIFT (or a local route), and you need the bank’s SWIFT/BIC code with the IBAN.
- Does a valid IBAN mean the account exists?
- No. The check digits prove the number is well-formed, which catches almost every typo. Only the beneficiary’s bank can confirm the account is open and in their name.
Paying an IBAN in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
See the fee and the exchange rate before you confirm, and the day the money should arrive.