What is the Israel IBAN format?

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

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

Israel IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Israel IBAN?

A Israel IBAN is 23 characters long.

23-character IBAN · ILS Israeli New Shekel

A Israel IBAN is 23 characters long and always begins with the country code IL, followed by two check digits. The next 3 characters are the Bank Code. This is followed by the Branch Code (3 characters). The remaining 13 characters identify the individual account number. The Israel IBAN uses the ILS (Israeli New Shekel) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

ILS

Israeli New Shekel

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

IL62 0108 0000 0009 9999 999

IL Country

62 Check Digits

010 Bank Code

800 Branch Code

0000099999999 Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	IL
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	62
5–7	3	Bank Code	n	010
8–10	3	Branch Code	n	800
11–23	13	Account Number	n	0000099999999

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

Validate a Israel IBAN

Paste a Israel IBAN below to check it.

Israel IBAN Regex Pattern

^IL\d{2}\d{3}\d{3}\d{13}$

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(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^IL\\d{2}\\d{3}\\d{3}\\d{13}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Israel IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^IL\d{2}\d{3}\d{3}\d{13}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Israel IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^IL\d{2}\d{3}\d{3}\d{13}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Israel 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 Israel IBAN

Israel accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (3n) + Branch Code (3n) + Account Number (13n). 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 Israel 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 Israel 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 Israel

Israel 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 IL)
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.

Israel adopted IBAN in 2021 for international transfers. Not SEPA. Always include BIC/SWIFT code. Before 2021, international transfers used a bank code + branch + account without IBAN.

Compare transfer services for Israel

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

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

Central Bank

Bank of Israel

https://www.boi.org.il ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 23 chars
Country Code: IL
Currency: ILS
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 19n
IBAN Required: international only
Adopted: 2021