Italy IBAN Format
Italy IBANs are 27 characters and start with IT. 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 Italy IBAN is built
ItalyIBAN & VAT reference
| Country code | IT |
|---|---|
| IBAN length | 27 characters |
| Example | IT60 X054 2811 1010 0000 0123 456 |
| SEPA member | Yes |
| VAT prefix | IT |
| VAT / tax number | IT + 11 digits |
How to check a Italy 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 IT, 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 Italy?
A Italy IBAN is 27 characters long. It starts with the country code "IT", followed by 2 check digits and the BBAN — 1-letter check char + 5-digit abi + 5-digit cab + 12-char account. Example structure: IT60 X054 2811 1010 0000 0123 456 (a sample, not a real account).
How long is a Italy IBAN?
Exactly 27 characters, including the "IT" country code and the 2 check digits. This length is fixed by the ISO 13616 registry and is the same for every Italy bank.
What is the VAT number format for Italy?
Italy VAT numbers use the prefix "IT": IT + 11 digits. The VAT number is separate from the IBAN — one identifies the business for tax, the other identifies the bank account.
Does this Italy 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.