Countries That Don't Use IBAN

IBAN (International Bank Account Number) is used by 77 countries — but many of the world's largest economies are not among them. The United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, and India all use entirely different account identifier systems. If someone gives you their US or Australian bank details and asks for your IBAN, they don't know their own system doesn't use one.

This guide explains exactly what account details to provide or request for each major non-IBAN country.

Why don't these countries use IBAN? IBAN was created by European standards bodies (ISO / ECBS) and adopted primarily in Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Africa and Latin America. The US, Canada, Australia, and Japan each developed their own domestic routing systems decades earlier and have not adopted IBAN, partly because their domestic volumes are so large that the transition cost would be enormous.
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United States

USD · ABA / Fedwire / ACH
No IBAN

What to provide instead of IBAN

ABA Routing Number
Format: 9 digits  ·  Example: 021000021
Identifies the bank and the Federal Reserve district. Printed at the bottom-left of checks.
Account Number
Format: 4–17 digits  ·  Example: 1234567890
The individual account number, printed at the bottom of checks after the routing number.
SWIFT/BIC Code
Format: 8–11 characters  ·  Example: CHASUS33
Required for international wires. Different from the ABA routing number.

The US uses two separate routing number systems: ABA (for domestic paper checks and ACH transfers) and Fedwire (for same-day domestic wires). For international transfers, the SWIFT code identifies the bank globally. Major US banks: JPMorgan Chase (CHASUS33), Bank of America (BOFAUS3N), Wells Fargo (WFBIUS6S), Citibank (CITIUS33).

How to find your United States account details

Your routing number and account number are printed at the bottom of your checks (routing number first, then account number). You can also find them in your bank's mobile app under Account Details.

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Canada

CAD · Canadian Payments Association / Interac
No IBAN

What to provide instead of IBAN

Transit Number
Format: 5 digits  ·  Example: 00001
Identifies the specific branch. Part of the MICR line on cheques.
Institution Number
Format: 3 digits  ·  Example: 004
Identifies the bank (004 = TD, 003 = RBC, 002 = Scotiabank).
Account Number
Format: 7–12 digits  ·  Example: 1234567
The individual account number.
SWIFT/BIC Code
Format: 8–11 characters  ·  Example: TDOMCATTTOR
Required for international wire transfers.

Canadian cheques show the routing information as a 9-digit string: 0[transit][institution]. When sending internationally to Canada, provide all three local fields plus the SWIFT code. Major banks: Royal Bank of Canada (ROYCCAT2), TD Bank (TDOMCATTTOR), Bank of Montreal (BOFMCAM2), Scotiabank (NOSCCATT).

How to find your Canada account details

Find your transit and institution numbers at the bottom of a Canadian cheque, or in your bank's mobile app under Account Details.

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Australia

AUD · BSB / NPP (New Payments Platform)
No IBAN

What to provide instead of IBAN

BSB (Bank State Branch)
Format: 6 digits (XXX-XXX)  ·  Example: 062-000
Identifies the bank and branch. The first 2–3 digits identify the bank; the rest identify the branch.
Account Number
Format: 5–9 digits  ·  Example: 12345678
The individual account number within the branch.
SWIFT/BIC Code
Format: 8–11 characters  ·  Example: CTBAAU2S
Required for international wires. Major banks: CommBank (CTBAAU2S), Westpac (WPACAU2S), ANZ (ANZBAU3M), NAB (NATAAU3303).

Australia's BSB system predates IBAN and the country has not adopted IBAN. The NPP (New Payments Platform, launched 2018) introduced PayID for domestic instant payments, but international transfers still require BSB + account number + SWIFT. When writing BSB, the format is often shown with a hyphen: XXX-XXX.

How to find your Australia account details

Your BSB and account number are shown in your bank's app under Account Details, on your bank statement, or on a cheque.

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Japan

JPY · Zengin / BOJ-NET
No IBAN

What to provide instead of IBAN

Bank Code
Format: 4 digits  ·  Example: 0009
Identifies the bank (e.g., 0009 = Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation).
Branch Code
Format: 3 digits  ·  Example: 001
Identifies the specific branch.
Account Type
Format: 普通 (futsu) or 当座 (tōza)  ·  Example: 普通
Futsu = ordinary/savings, Tōza = current/checking.
Account Number
Format: 7 digits  ·  Example: 1234567
The individual account number.
SWIFT/BIC Code
Format: 8–11 characters  ·  Example: SMBCJPJT
Required for international wires.

Japan uses the Zengin System for domestic transfers and BOJ-NET for large-value transfers. Japanese bank accounts are identified by bank code, branch code, account type, and account number. For international transfers, provide all local fields plus the SWIFT code. Major banks: Mitsubishi UFJ (BOTKJPJT), Sumitomo Mitsui (SMBCJPJT), Mizuho (MHCBJPJT).

How to find your Japan account details

Your bank code and branch code appear on your bank book (通帳, tsucho) or in your bank's app. Account numbers are always 7 digits — if shorter, left-pad with zeros.

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China

CNY · CNAPS / SWIFT
No IBAN

What to provide instead of IBAN

Bank Account Number
Format: 16–19 digits  ·  Example: 6222021001234567890
Chinese bank account numbers are long — typically 16–19 digits for personal accounts.
CNAPS Code (联行号)
Format: 12 digits  ·  Example: 102100099996
The China National Advanced Payment System code, used for domestic transfers.
SWIFT/BIC Code
Format: 8–11 characters  ·  Example: ICBKCNBJBJM
Required for international wire transfers.
Recipient's Full Name (Chinese)
Format: Chinese characters  ·  Example: 张伟
Must exactly match the name on the bank account. Required for all transfers.

China uses CNAPS for domestic transfers and SWIFT for international. The CNY (renminbi) is not freely convertible — transfers may require documentation of the underlying transaction. Cross-border transfers to China often face additional compliance checks. For Hong Kong, IBAN is not used either; use SWIFT + account number.

How to find your China account details

Your account number and CNAPS code appear in your bank's app or on your bank card (the 16–19 digit number on the front is your account number).

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India

INR · NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI
No IBAN

What to provide instead of IBAN

IFSC Code
Format: 11 characters (4 letters + 0 + 6 alphanumeric)  ·  Example: HDFC0001234
Indian Financial System Code — identifies the specific bank branch. The first 4 letters are the bank code; the 6th–11th characters identify the branch.
Account Number
Format: 9–18 digits  ·  Example: 50100123456789
The individual account number. Length varies by bank.
SWIFT/BIC Code
Format: 8–11 characters  ·  Example: HDFCINBB
Required for international wire transfers.

India has one of the most sophisticated domestic payments systems in the world, including UPI (Unified Payments Interface) for instant domestic transfers. For international inbound wires, you need the IFSC code, account number, and SWIFT code. Major banks: HDFC (HDFCINBB), ICICI (ICICINBB), State Bank of India (SBININBB), Axis Bank (AXISINBB).

How to find your India account details

Your IFSC code and account number appear on your cheque book, bank passbook, or in your bank's mobile app under Account Details.

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Mexico

MXN · CLABE / SPEI
No IBAN

What to provide instead of IBAN

CLABE
Format: 18 digits  ·  Example: 032180000118359719
Clave Bancaria Estandarizada — an 18-digit number that encodes bank code (3 digits), city code (3 digits), account number (11 digits), and a check digit. Used for all domestic transfers via SPEI.
SWIFT/BIC Code
Format: 8–11 characters  ·  Example: BNMXMXMM
Required for international wire transfers. Some international transfers to Mexico also accept CLABE instead of a traditional account number.

Mexico uses CLABE (Clave Bancaria Estandarizada) for all domestic bank transfers via the SPEI system. CLABE is an 18-digit standardised account identifier — similar in concept to IBAN but specific to Mexico and not internationally standardised. For international transfers to Mexico, many services now accept the CLABE as the account number alongside the SWIFT code.

How to find your Mexico account details

Your CLABE is shown in your bank's mobile app under "Número de Cuenta" or "CLABE Interbancaria." It is always 18 digits.

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New Zealand

NZD · NZ bank account number
No IBAN

What to provide instead of IBAN

NZ Bank Account Number
Format: 16 digits (XX-XXXX-XXXXXXX-XX)  ·  Example: 02-0500-0123456-000
A 16-digit number formatted as bank (2) + branch (4) + account (7) + suffix (2–3). Encodes bank, branch, account, and account type.
SWIFT/BIC Code
Format: 8–11 characters  ·  Example: ANZBNZ22
Required for international wire transfers.

New Zealand uses a national bank account number system. The 16-digit number encodes bank code, branch, account number, and suffix (which indicates account type: 00 = cheque, 01 = savings, etc.). For international transfers, provide the full 16-digit number (without hyphens) and the SWIFT code. Major banks: ANZ (ANZBNZ22), ASB (ASBBNZ2A), BNZ (BKNZNZ22), Westpac NZ (WPACNZ2W).

How to find your New Zealand account details

Your account number appears in your bank's app and on statements. It is usually displayed with hyphens (XX-XXXX-XXXXXXX-XX).

What if someone in a non-IBAN country asks for your IBAN?

If you're receiving money from a country that doesn't use IBAN, the sender may not have an IBAN field in their system at all. In that case, provide your IBAN as the "account number" field, and additionally provide your bank's SWIFT/BIC code. Most international transfer systems that don't use IBAN will route the payment using SWIFT, and your IBAN can serve as the account identifier.

If you're sending money to a non-IBAN country and your bank requires an IBAN, you may need to use a specialist service like Wise or Revolut which handle the translation between IBAN-based and non-IBAN-based banking systems.

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