IBAN Information for: Netherlands
Find out all you need to know about the IBAN format in NL, including length, structure, and validation rules.
IBAN Information - Netherlands
Overview
The International Bank Account Number (IBAN) for Netherlands (NL) follows specific formatting rules. Here you'll find all the important details about the NL IBAN format.
Key Details
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IBAN Length 18 characters
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Country Prefix NL
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SEPA Member Yes
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Currency EUR
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Membership EU Member
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Central Bank Netherlands Bank
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Central Bank Website www.dnb.nl
Format Information
Domestic Format Information
IBAN Block Structure
NL 91 ABNA 0417164300
IBAN Structure Legend
- NL Country Code
- 91 Check Digits
- ABNA Bank Code (BIC)
- 0417164300 Account Number
Structure for Dutch IBAN
Dutch IBANs consist of the country code (NL, 2 characters), check digits (2 digits), bank code (4 characters), and account number (10 digits).
The Dutch IBAN consists of 18 characters. The bank code (4 characters) identifies the bank and usually corresponds to the first four characters of the BIC code. The account number (10 digits) contains the details of the customer account and may include numbers and letters. The Netherlands is part of the SEPA zone, which allows for standardized and low-cost transfers within the EU. Traditional Dutch account numbers consist of 9 or 10 digits and are padded with leading zeros to reach 10 digits when converted to IBAN format.
Bank Information
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.
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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