Iceland IBAN Format
Iceland IBANs are 26 characters and start with IS. 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 Iceland IBAN is built
IcelandIBAN & VAT reference
| Country code | IS |
|---|---|
| IBAN length | 26 characters |
| Example | IS14 0159 2600 7654 5510 7303 39 |
| SEPA member | Yes |
| VAT prefix | IS |
| VAT / tax number | VSK number: 5 or 6 digits |
How to check a Iceland 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 IS, is 26 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 Iceland?
A Iceland IBAN is 26 characters long. It starts with the country code "IS", followed by 2 check digits and the BBAN — 4-digit bank/branch code + 2-digit account type + 6-digit account + 10-digit id (kennitala). Example structure: IS14 0159 2600 7654 5510 7303 39 (a sample, not a real account).
How long is a Iceland IBAN?
Exactly 26 characters, including the "IS" country code and the 2 check digits. This length is fixed by the ISO 13616 registry and is the same for every Iceland bank.
What is the VAT number format for Iceland?
Iceland VAT numbers use the prefix "IS": VSK number: 5 or 6 digits. The VAT number is separate from the IBAN — one identifies the business for tax, the other identifies the bank account.
Does this Iceland IBAN checker upload my data?
No. The validator checks the country code, the 26-character length and the MOD-97 checksum entirely in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent anywhere.