What is the East Timor IBAN format?

East Timor IBANs start with TL, followed by 2 check digits, then a 19-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

Is East Timor in SEPA?

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

East Timor IBAN Format

Q: How long is a East Timor IBAN?

A East Timor IBAN is 23 characters long.

23-character IBAN · USD US Dollar

A East Timor IBAN is 23 characters long and always begins with the country code TL, followed by two check digits. The next 3 characters are the Bank Code. The remaining 14 characters identify the individual account number. The East Timor 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

TL38 0080 0123 4567 8910 157

TL Country

38 Check Digits

008 Bank Code

00123456789101 Account Number

57 National Check Digits

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	TL
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	38
5–7	3	Bank Code	n	008
8–21	14	Account Number	n	00123456789101
22–23	2	National Check Digits	n	57

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

Validate a East Timor IBAN

Paste a East Timor IBAN below to check it.

East Timor IBAN Regex Pattern

^TL\d{2}\d{3}\d{14}\d{2}$

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(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^TL\\d{2}\\d{3}\\d{14}\\d{2}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid East Timor IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^TL\d{2}\d{3}\d{14}\d{2}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid East Timor IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^TL\d{2}\d{3}\d{14}\d{2}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid East Timor 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 East Timor IBAN

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 East Timor 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 East Timor 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 East Timor

East Timor 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 (23 characters, starts with TL)
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.

Compare transfer services for East Timor

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

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

Central Bank

Banco Central de Timor-Leste

https://www.bancocentral.tl ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 23 chars
Country Code: TL
Currency: USD
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 19n