IBAN
IBAN in Seychelles
A Seychelles IBAN has 31 characters. See its structure field by field, a valid example, and check or calculate an IBAN.
At a glance
- Length
- 31 characters
- Starts with
- SC
- Example (electronic)
- SC18SSCB11010000000000001497USD
- Example (print)
- SC18 SSCB 1101 0000 0000 0000 1497 USD
- SEPA
- No — payments go by SWIFT
- Bank code
- 4 letters, positions 5–8
Structure, field by field
SC18SSCB11010000000000001497USD
| Positions | Field | Length | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | letters | SC |
| 3–4 | Check digits | 2 | digits | 18 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | letters | SSCB |
| 9–10 | Bank code | 2 | digits | 11 |
| 11–12 | Branch code | 2 | digits | 01 |
| 13–28 | Account number | 16 | digits | 0000000000001497 |
| 29–31 | Currency | 3 | letters | USD |
Calculate a Seychelles 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 Seychelles IBAN?
- 31, always starting with SC. In print it is written in groups of four: SC18 SSCB 1101 0000 0000 0000 1497 USD.
- Can I pay a Seychelles IBAN by SEPA?
- No. Seychelles 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 Seychelles?
See the fee and the exchange rate before you confirm, and the day the money should arrive.
When will it arrive?