What is the Azerbaijan IBAN format?

Azerbaijan IBANs start with AZ, followed by 2 check digits, then a 24-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

Is Azerbaijan in SEPA?

Azerbaijan is not a SEPA member. International transfer fees and timelines apply.

Azerbaijan IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Azerbaijan IBAN?

A Azerbaijan IBAN is 28 characters long.

28-character IBAN · AZN Azerbaijani Manat

A Azerbaijan IBAN is 28 characters long and always begins with the country code AZ, followed by two check digits. The next 4 characters are the Bank Code. The remaining 20 characters identify the individual account number. The Azerbaijan IBAN uses the AZN (Azerbaijani Manat) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

AZN

Azerbaijani Manat

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

AZ21 NABZ 0000 0000 1370 1000 1944

AZ Country

21 Check Digits

NABZ Bank Code

00000000137010001944 Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	AZ
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	21
5–8	4	Bank Code	a	NABZ
9–28	20	Account Number	n	00000000137010001944

n = numeric only (0–9) a = alphabetic only (A–Z) c = alphanumeric (0–9, A–Z)

Validate a Azerbaijan IBAN

Paste a Azerbaijan IBAN below to check it.

Azerbaijan IBAN Regex Pattern

^AZ\d{2}[A-Z]{4}\d{20}$

Pattern validates length, country code, check digit positions, and field character types. Does not verify the MOD-97 checksum (use the validator above for full validation).

PHP

$iban = strtoupper(str_replace(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^AZ\\d{2}[A-Z]{4}\\d{20}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Azerbaijan IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^AZ\d{2}[A-Z]{4}\d{20}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Azerbaijan IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^AZ\d{2}[A-Z]{4}\d{20}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Azerbaijan IBAN format

These snippets check format only. For full IBAN validation including MOD-97 checksum, use a dedicated IBAN library or the validator on this page.

How to Find Your Azerbaijan IBAN

Azerbaijan accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (4a) + Account Number (20n). Your IBAN encodes these same components in the standardised international format.

1
Mobile banking app — Open your bank's app, navigate to account details or "Account Info." Your IBAN is usually displayed alongside your account number. Look for a field labelled "IBAN" or "International Account Number."
2
Bank statement — Your Azerbaijan IBAN appears in the account header of your printed or PDF bank statement, typically near the top of the first page.
3
Online banking — Log in to your bank's website and go to "Account Details," "Account Summary," or "Profile." Most Azerbaijan banks display the IBAN prominently in account settings.
4
Bank branch or helpline — Call your bank's customer service or visit a branch with your ID. They can provide your full IBAN instantly.

Once you have your IBAN, use the validator above to confirm it is correctly formatted before sharing it.

Sending Money to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is not a SEPA member. Transfers require both an IBAN and a BIC/SWIFT code. Expect 2–5 business days and a SWIFT correspondent fee (typically $10–$40 USD via a traditional bank). Using a specialist service like Wise or Revolut can significantly reduce these fees.

What to provide

Recipient's full name
IBAN (28 characters, starts with AZ)
BIC / SWIFT code
Recipient's bank address (some banks)

Typical transfer time

2–5 days

Via SWIFT network. Specialist services (Wise, Revolut) are often faster and cheaper than traditional bank wires.

Azerbaijan is not SEPA. Include BIC when transferring. The 4-letter bank code is alphabetic and typically mirrors the first four letters of the bank's BIC.

Compare transfer services for Azerbaijan

Specialist services typically charge significantly less than high-street banks for international transfers.

Wise — Low fees, real exchange rate ↗ Revolut — Fast transfers ↗

Central Bank

Central Bank of Azerbaijan

https://www.cbar.az ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 28 chars
Country Code: AZ
Currency: AZN
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 4c20n
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2013