What is the Faroe Islands IBAN format?

Faroe Islands IBANs start with FO, followed by 2 check digits, then a 14-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

Is Faroe Islands in SEPA?

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

Faroe Islands IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Faroe Islands IBAN?

A Faroe Islands IBAN is 18 characters long.

18-character IBAN · DKK Danish Krone

A Faroe Islands IBAN is 18 characters long and always begins with the country code FO, followed by two check digits. The next 4 characters are the Bank Code. The remaining 9 characters identify the individual account number. The Faroe Islands IBAN uses the DKK (Danish Krone) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

DKK

Danish Krone

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

FO62 6460 0001 6316 34

FO Country

62 Check Digits

6460 Bank Code

000163163 Account Number

4 Check Digit

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	FO
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	62
5–8	4	Bank Code	n	6460
9–17	9	Account Number	n	000163163
18–18	1	Check Digit	n	4

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

Validate a Faroe Islands IBAN

Paste a Faroe Islands IBAN below to check it.

Faroe Islands IBAN Regex Pattern

^FO\d{2}\d{4}\d{9}\d{1}$

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(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^FO\\d{2}\\d{4}\\d{9}\\d{1}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Faroe Islands IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^FO\d{2}\d{4}\d{9}\d{1}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Faroe Islands IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^FO\d{2}\d{4}\d{9}\d{1}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Faroe 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 Faroe Islands IBAN

Faroe Islands accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (4n) + Account Number (9n) + Check Digit (1n). 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 Faroe 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 Faroe 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 Faroe Islands

Faroe 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 (18 characters, starts with FO)
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.

Faroe Islands use DKK and are a self-governing territory of Denmark. Not an EU/SEPA member in their own right, but Danish banking regulations apply. Include BIC for international transfers.

Compare transfer services for Faroe 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

Landsbanki Føroya

https://www.landsbanki.fo ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 18 chars
Country Code: FO
Currency: DKK
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 14n
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2005