What is the Greenland IBAN format?

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

Is Greenland in SEPA?

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

Greenland IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Greenland IBAN?

A Greenland IBAN is 18 characters long.

18-character IBAN · DKK Danish Krone

A Greenland IBAN is 18 characters long and always begins with the country code GL, followed by two check digits. The next 4 characters are the Bank Code. The remaining 9 characters identify the individual account number. The Greenland 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

GL89 6471 0001 0002 06

GL Country

89 Check Digits

6471 Bank Code

000100020 Account Number

6 Check Digit

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	GL
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	89
5–8	4	Bank Code	n	6471
9–17	9	Account Number	n	000100020
18–18	1	Check Digit	n	6

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

Validate a Greenland IBAN

Paste a Greenland IBAN below to check it.

Greenland IBAN Regex Pattern

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

JavaScript

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

Python

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

Greenland 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 Greenland 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 Greenland 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 Greenland

Greenland 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 GL)
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.

Greenland uses DKK and follows Danish banking conventions. Not an EU member. Include BIC for international transfers.

Compare transfer services for Greenland

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

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

Central Bank

Danmarks Nationalbank

https://www.nationalbanken.dk ↗

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Quick Facts

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