IBAN Information for: Benin

Find out all you need to know about the IBAN format in BJ, including length, structure, and validation rules.

IBAN Information - Benin

Overview

The International Bank Account Number (IBAN) for Benin (BJ) follows specific formatting rules. Here you'll find all the important details about the BJ IBAN format.

Key Details

  • IBAN Length 28 characters
  • Country Prefix BJ
  • SEPA Member No
  • Currency XOF
  • Membership Non-Member
  • Central Bank Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO)
  • Central Bank Website www.bceao.int

Format Information

BJ2!n1!a23!n
^BJ(\d{2})([A-Z]{1}[0-9]{23})$
BJ66BJ0610100100144390000769

Domestic Format Information

1!a23!n
24 characters
BJ0610100100144390000769
BJ0610100100144390000769

IBAN Block Structure

BJ 66 BJ061 01001 001443900007 69

IBAN Structure Legend
  • BJ Country Code
  • 66 Check Digits
  • BJ061 Bank Code
  • 01001 Branch Code
  • 001443900007 Account Number
  • 69 Control Character
Structure for Beninese IBAN

Beninese IBANs consist of the country code (BJ), check digits (2 digits), bank code (5 digits), branch code (5 digits), account number (12 digits), and the control characters at the end.

The Beninese IBAN consists of 28 characters. The bank code (5 digits) identifies the financial institution. The branch code (5 digits) identifies the specific branch of the bank. The account number (12 digits) identifies the individual account within the bank. At the end of the IBAN, there are two control characters used for validation. Benin has adopted the IBAN system as part of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) to facilitate international payments.

What is an IBAN?

An International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is a standardized international numbering system developed to identify bank accounts from around the world. It was originally adopted by the European Committee for Banking Standards and later as an international standard.

Important to know: Each country has its own IBAN format and length, but all follow the same basic structure with a country code, check digits, and account number components.
IBAN Uses
  • International wire transfers
  • SEPA payments within Europe
  • Automated payment processing
Benefits of IBANs
  • Reduced errors in international payments
  • Faster processing of cross-border transactions
  • Standardized format for global banking

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