Greece IBAN Format
Greece IBANs are 27 characters and start with GR. 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 Greece IBAN is built
GreeceIBAN & VAT reference
| Country code | GR |
|---|---|
| IBAN length | 27 characters |
| Example | GR16 0110 1250 0000 0001 2300 695 |
| SEPA member | Yes |
| VAT prefix | EL |
| VAT / tax number | EL + 9 digits (note: prefix is EL, not GR) |
How to check a Greece 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 GR, is 27 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 Greece?
A Greece IBAN is 27 characters long. It starts with the country code "GR", followed by 2 check digits and the BBAN — 3-digit bank code + 4-digit branch + 16-char account. Example structure: GR16 0110 1250 0000 0001 2300 695 (a sample, not a real account).
How long is a Greece IBAN?
Exactly 27 characters, including the "GR" country code and the 2 check digits. This length is fixed by the ISO 13616 registry and is the same for every Greece bank.
What is the VAT number format for Greece?
Greece VAT numbers use the prefix "EL": EL + 9 digits (note: prefix is EL, not GR). The VAT number is separate from the IBAN — one identifies the business for tax, the other identifies the bank account.
Does this Greece IBAN checker upload my data?
No. The validator checks the country code, the 27-character length and the MOD-97 checksum entirely in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent anywhere.