Belgium IBAN Format
Belgium IBANs are 16 characters and start with BE. Paste one below to check its length and MOD-97 checksum.
Enter an IBAN to check its country, length and MOD-97 checksum.
Note This checks that the IBAN is well-formed — correct country, correct length and a valid checksum. It cannot confirm that the account actually exists or belongs to a particular person. Always confirm payment details with the recipient.
How a Belgium IBAN is built
BelgiumIBAN & VAT reference
| Country code | BE |
|---|---|
| IBAN length | 16 characters |
| Example | BE68 5390 0754 7034 |
| SEPA member | Yes |
| VAT prefix | BE |
| VAT / tax number | BE + 10 digits (leading 0 or 1) |
How to check a Belgium IBAN
- 01 Paste the IBAN into the box above — spaces and lower-case are fine, they are normalised for you.
- 02 The checker confirms it starts with BE, is 16 characters, and passes the MOD-97 checksum.
- 03 A valid IBAN is shown formatted in groups of four; any failed check is called out so you know what to fix.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IBAN format for Belgium?
A Belgium IBAN is 16 characters long. It starts with the country code "BE", followed by 2 check digits and the BBAN — 3-digit bank code + 7-digit account + 2 national check digits. Example structure: BE68 5390 0754 7034 (a sample, not a real account).
How long is a Belgium IBAN?
Exactly 16 characters, including the "BE" country code and the 2 check digits. This length is fixed by the ISO 13616 registry and is the same for every Belgium bank.
What is the VAT number format for Belgium?
Belgium VAT numbers use the prefix "BE": BE + 10 digits (leading 0 or 1). The VAT number is separate from the IBAN — one identifies the business for tax, the other identifies the bank account.
Does this Belgium IBAN checker upload my data?
No. The validator checks the country code, the 16-character length and the MOD-97 checksum entirely in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent anywhere.