IBAN
IBAN in Qatar
A Qatar IBAN has 29 characters. See its structure field by field, a valid example, and check or calculate an IBAN.
At a glance
- Length
- 29 characters
- Starts with
- QA
- Example (electronic)
- QA58DOHB00001234567890ABCDEFG
- Example (print)
- QA58 DOHB 0000 1234 5678 90AB CDEF G
- SEPA
- No — SWIFT or local routes
- Bank code
- 4 letters, positions 5–8
Structure, field by field
QA58DOHB00001234567890ABCDEFG
| Positions | Field | Length | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | letters | QA |
| 3–4 | Check digits | 2 | digits | 58 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | letters | DOHB |
| 9–29 | Account number | 21 | letters or digits | 00001234567890ABCDEFG |
Check or calculate a Qatar 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 Qatar →Questions
- How many characters is a Qatar IBAN?
- 29, always starting with QA. In print it is written in groups of four: QA58 DOHB 0000 1234 5678 90AB CDEF G.
- Can I pay a Qatar IBAN by SEPA?
- No. Qatar 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 Qatar?
See the fee and the exchange rate before you confirm, and the day the money should arrive.