SA · ISO 13616
Saudi Arabia IBAN — format, length, example & validator
IBANs issued in Saudi Arabia are 24 characters long and begin with the country code SA. Validate a Saudi Arabia IBAN below, or read on for the full structure, an example, and how the MOD 97 check digits work.
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How a Saudi Arabia IBAN is structured
A Saudi Arabia IBAN is read left to right: a 2-letter ISO 3166 country code (SA), 2 MOD 97 check digits, then a 20-character BBAN. The BBAN is split into 2 fields: 2 digits, 18 characters.
Saudi Arabia IBAN example
A sample Saudi Arabia IBAN that passes all checks (format, length, MOD 97):
How Saudi Arabia IBAN check digits work
The two digits at positions 3–4 are a MOD 97-10 checksum computed from the country code and the BBAN. To verify it, the IBAN is rearranged (BBAN first, country code and check digits last), letters are converted to numbers (A = 10, B = 11, …), and the whole integer is taken mod 97. A valid IBAN has a remainder of 1. This catches any single-digit typo and most transposition errors — which is why a one-character mistake is enough to make a Saudi Arabia IBAN fail validation instantly.
Saudi Arabia IBAN FAQ
- How long is a Saudi Arabia IBAN?
- A Saudi Arabia IBAN is always 24 characters long: 2 letters for the country code (SA), 2 check digits, and a 20-character BBAN. Any Saudi Arabia IBAN that is shorter or longer than 24 characters is invalid.
- What country code does a Saudi Arabia IBAN start with?
- A Saudi Arabia IBAN starts with the ISO 3166 country code SA. The first two characters are always SA, followed by two MOD 97 check digits, then the country-specific BBAN.
- How do I validate a Saudi Arabia IBAN?
- Paste the IBAN into the validator on this page — it checks the character set, the 24-character length, and the MOD 97 check digits, all in your browser. You can also open the full IBAN validator with a Saudi Arabia example pre-filled.
- Does a valid Saudi Arabia IBAN mean the account exists?
- No. Validation only confirms the IBAN is structurally well-formed and the check digits are correct per ISO 13616. It does not verify the account exists, is open, or belongs to anyone. Always confirm with the recipient or their bank before sending money.
⚠️ Validation only checks structure and check digits against ISO 13616. A valid Saudi Arabia IBAN does not guarantee the account exists or is open. Always confirm with the recipient or their bank before initiating a transfer.