IBAN
IBAN in Israel
A Israel IBAN has 23 characters. See its structure field by field, a valid example, and check or calculate an IBAN.
At a glance
- Length
- 23 characters
- Starts with
- IL
- Example (electronic)
- IL620108000000099999999
- Example (print)
- IL62 0108 0000 0009 9999 999
- SEPA
- No — payments go by SWIFT
- Bank code
- 3 digits, positions 5–7
Structure, field by field
IL620108000000099999999
| Positions | Field | Length | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | letters | IL |
| 3–4 | Check digits | 2 | digits | 62 |
| 5–7 | Bank code | 3 | digits | 010 |
| 8–10 | Branch code | 3 | digits | 800 |
| 11–23 | Account number | 13 | digits | 0000099999999 |
Calculate a Israel 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 Israel IBAN?
- 23, always starting with IL. In print it is written in groups of four: IL62 0108 0000 0009 9999 999.
- Can I pay a Israel IBAN by SEPA?
- No. Israel 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 Israel?
See the fee and the exchange rate before you confirm, and the day the money should arrive.