IBAN
IBAN in Yemen
A Yemen IBAN has 30 characters. See its structure field by field, a valid example, and check or calculate an IBAN.
At a glance
- Length
- 30 characters
- Starts with
- YE
- Example (electronic)
- YE15CBYE0001018861234567891234
- Example (print)
- YE15 CBYE 0001 0188 6123 4567 8912 34
- SEPA
- No — payments go by SWIFT
- Bank code
- 4 letters, positions 5–8
Structure, field by field
YE15CBYE0001018861234567891234
| Positions | Field | Length | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | letters | YE |
| 3–4 | Check digits | 2 | digits | 15 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | letters | CBYE |
| 9–12 | Branch code | 4 | digits | 0001 |
| 13–30 | Account number | 18 | letters or digits | 018861234567891234 |
Calculate a Yemen 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 Yemen IBAN?
- 30, always starting with YE. In print it is written in groups of four: YE15 CBYE 0001 0188 6123 4567 8912 34.
- Can I pay a Yemen IBAN by SEPA?
- No. Yemen 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 Yemen?
See the fee and the exchange rate before you confirm, and the day the money should arrive.