Saudi Arabia IBAN Format

Saudi Arabia IBANs are 24 characters and start with SA. 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 Saudi Arabia IBAN is built

Country code
SA (2 letters)
Check digits
2 digits (MOD-97)
BBAN (basic bank account number)
2-digit bank code + 18-char account number

Saudi ArabiaIBAN & VAT reference

Country codeSA
IBAN length24 characters
ExampleSA03 8000 0000 6080 1016 7519
SEPA memberNo
VAT prefix
VAT / tax numberVAT number: 15 digits (starts and ends with 3)

How to check a Saudi Arabia IBAN

  1. 01 Paste the IBAN into the box above — spaces and lower-case are fine, they are normalised for you.
  2. 02 The checker confirms it starts with SA, is 24 characters, and passes the MOD-97 checksum.
  3. 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 Saudi Arabia?

A Saudi Arabia IBAN is 24 characters long. It starts with the country code "SA", followed by 2 check digits and the BBAN — 2-digit bank code + 18-char account number. Example structure: SA03 8000 0000 6080 1016 7519 (a sample, not a real account).

How long is a Saudi Arabia IBAN?

Exactly 24 characters, including the "SA" country code and the 2 check digits. This length is fixed by the ISO 13616 registry and is the same for every Saudi Arabia bank.

What is the VAT number format for Saudi Arabia?

VAT number: 15 digits (starts and ends with 3).

Does this Saudi Arabia IBAN checker upload my data?

No. The validator checks the country code, the 24-character length and the MOD-97 checksum entirely in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent anywhere.

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