IBAN
IBAN in Falkland Islands
A Falkland Islands IBAN has 18 characters. See its structure field by field, a valid example, and check or calculate an IBAN.
At a glance
- Length
- 18 characters
- Starts with
- FK
- Example (electronic)
- FK88SC123456789012
- Example (print)
- FK88 SC12 3456 7890 12
- SEPA
- No — payments go by SWIFT
- Bank code
- 2 letters, positions 5–6
Structure, field by field
FK88SC123456789012
| Positions | Field | Length | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | letters | FK |
| 3–4 | Check digits | 2 | digits | 88 |
| 5–6 | Bank code | 2 | letters | SC |
| 7–18 | Account number | 12 | digits | 123456789012 |
Calculate a Falkland Islands 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, ask the bank for the IBAN (or use the calculator above where it is offered), then confirm it with the beneficiary.
Questions
- How many characters is a Falkland Islands IBAN?
- 18, always starting with FK. In print it is written in groups of four: FK88 SC12 3456 7890 12.
- Can I pay a Falkland Islands IBAN by SEPA?
- No. Falkland Islands is outside SEPA: payments go by SWIFT, 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 Falkland Islands?
See the fee and the exchange rate before you confirm, and the day the money should arrive.
When will it arrive?