What is the Georgia IBAN format?

Georgia IBANs start with GE, followed by 2 check digits, then a 18-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

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

Georgia IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Georgia IBAN?

A Georgia IBAN is 22 characters long.

22-character IBAN · GEL Georgian Lari

A Georgia IBAN is 22 characters long and always begins with the country code GE, followed by two check digits. The next 2 characters are the Bank Code. The remaining 16 characters identify the individual account number. The Georgia IBAN uses the GEL (Georgian Lari) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

GEL

Georgian Lari

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

GE29 NB00 0000 0101 9049 17

GE Country

29 Check Digits

NB Bank Code

0000000101904917 Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	GE
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	29
5–6	2	Bank Code	a	NB
7–22	16	Account Number	n	0000000101904917

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

Validate a Georgia IBAN

Paste a Georgia IBAN below to check it.

Georgia IBAN Regex Pattern

^GE\d{2}[A-Z]{2}\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(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^GE\\d{2}[A-Z]{2}\\d{16}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Georgia IBAN format
}

JavaScript

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

Python

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

Georgia accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (2a) + 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 Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia

Georgia 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 (22 characters, starts with GE)
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.

Georgia is not SEPA. Include BIC for all international transfers. The 2-letter bank code is alphabetic. Georgia adopted IBAN in 2010.

Compare transfer services for Georgia

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

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

Central Bank

National Bank of Georgia

https://www.nbg.gov.ge ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 22 chars
Country Code: GE
Currency: GEL
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 2a16n
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2010