United Arab Emirates IBAN Format

United Arab Emirates IBANs are 23 characters and start with AE. 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 United Arab Emirates IBAN is built

Country code
AE (2 letters)
Check digits
2 digits (MOD-97)
BBAN (basic bank account number)
3-digit bank code + 16-digit account number

United Arab EmiratesIBAN & VAT reference

Country codeAE
IBAN length23 characters
ExampleAE07 0331 2345 6789 0123 456
SEPA memberNo
VAT prefix
VAT / tax numberTRN (Tax Registration Number): 15 digits

How to check a United Arab Emirates 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 AE, is 23 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 United Arab Emirates?

A United Arab Emirates IBAN is 23 characters long. It starts with the country code "AE", followed by 2 check digits and the BBAN — 3-digit bank code + 16-digit account number. Example structure: AE07 0331 2345 6789 0123 456 (a sample, not a real account).

How long is a United Arab Emirates IBAN?

Exactly 23 characters, including the "AE" country code and the 2 check digits. This length is fixed by the ISO 13616 registry and is the same for every United Arab Emirates bank.

What is the VAT number format for United Arab Emirates?

TRN (Tax Registration Number): 15 digits.

Does this United Arab Emirates IBAN checker upload my data?

No. The validator checks the country code, the 23-character length and the MOD-97 checksum entirely in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent anywhere.

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