What is the British Virgin Islands IBAN format?

British Virgin Islands IBANs start with VG, followed by 2 check digits, then a 20-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

Is British Virgin Islands in SEPA?

British Virgin Islands is not a SEPA member. International transfer fees and timelines apply.

British Virgin Islands IBAN Format

Q: How long is a British Virgin Islands IBAN?

A British Virgin Islands IBAN is 24 characters long.

24-character IBAN · USD US Dollar

A British Virgin Islands IBAN is 24 characters long and always begins with the country code VG, followed by two check digits. The next 4 characters are the Bank Code. The remaining 16 characters identify the individual account number. The British Virgin Islands IBAN uses the USD (US Dollar) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

USD

US Dollar

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

VG96 VPVG 0000 0123 4567 8901

VG Country

96 Check Digits

VPVG Bank Code

0000012345678901 Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	VG
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	96
5–8	4	Bank Code	a	VPVG
9–24	16	Account Number	n	0000012345678901

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

Validate a British Virgin Islands IBAN

Paste a British Virgin Islands IBAN below to check it.

British Virgin Islands IBAN Regex Pattern

^VG\d{2}[A-Z]{4}\d{16}$

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(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^VG\\d{2}[A-Z]{4}\\d{16}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid British Virgin Islands IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^VG\d{2}[A-Z]{4}\d{16}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid British Virgin Islands IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^VG\d{2}[A-Z]{4}\d{16}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid British Virgin Islands 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 British Virgin Islands IBAN

British Virgin Islands accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (4a) + Account Number (16n). 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 British Virgin Islands 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 British Virgin Islands 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 British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands 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 (24 characters, starts with VG)
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.

British Virgin Islands adopted IBAN in 2016. Not SEPA. Always include BIC. Uses USD. BVI is an offshore financial centre.

Compare transfer services for British Virgin Islands

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

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

Central Bank

Eastern Caribbean Central Bank

https://www.eccb-centralbank.org ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 24 chars
Country Code: VG
Currency: USD
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 4a16n
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2016