What is the Italy IBAN format?

Italy IBANs start with IT, followed by 2 check digits, then a 23-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

Italy is a SEPA member. Transfers from other SEPA countries are fast and low-cost.

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Italy IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Italy IBAN?

A Italy IBAN is 27 characters long.

27-character IBAN · EUR Euro · SEPA zone

A Italy IBAN is 27 characters long and always begins with the country code IT, followed by two check digits. The next 5 characters are the Bank Code (ABI). This is followed by the Branch Code (CAB) (5 characters). The remaining 12 characters identify the individual account number. The Italy IBAN uses the EUR (Euro) and is a <strong>SEPA member</strong>, meaning euro transfers from other SEPA countries are fast and low-cost.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

EUR

Euro

SEPA

Yes

SEPA member

Example IBAN

IT60 X054 2811 1010 0000 0123 456

IT Country

60 Check Digits

X Check Character (CIN)

05428 Bank Code (ABI)

11101 Branch Code (CAB)

000000123456 Account Number (Numero di C/C)

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	IT
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	60
5–5	1	Check Character (CIN)	a	X
6–10	5	Bank Code (ABI)	n	05428
11–15	5	Branch Code (CAB)	n	11101
16–27	12	Account Number (Numero di C/C)	c	000000123456

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

Major Banks in Italy

Bank Name	Bank Code	BIC / SWIFT	City
BPER Banca	03111	BPERII22	Modena
Banco BPM	03069	BAPPIT21	Milan
Banco Popolare	05696	BAPPIT21000	Verona
Credito Emiliano (Credem)	03268	BACRIT22	Reggio Emilia
Fineco Bank	07601	FINEITMM	Milan
Intesa Sanpaolo	01030	BCITITMM	Turin
Mediobanca	06230	MDBICITM	Milan
Monte dei Paschi di Siena	05034	PASCITMM	Siena
UniCredit	02008	UNCRITMM	Milan

Validate a Italy IBAN

Paste a Italy IBAN below to check it.

Italy IBAN Regex Pattern

^IT\d{2}[A-Z]{1}\d{5}\d{5}[A-Z0-9]{12}$

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(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^IT\\d{2}[A-Z]{1}\\d{5}\\d{5}[A-Z0-9]{12}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Italy IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^IT\d{2}[A-Z]{1}\d{5}\d{5}[A-Z0-9]{12}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Italy IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^IT\d{2}[A-Z]{1}\d{5}\d{5}[A-Z0-9]{12}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Italy 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 Italy IBAN

Italy accounts are traditionally identified using: Check Character (1a) + Bank Code / ABI Code (5n) + Branch Code / CAB Code (5n) + Account Number (12c). 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 Italy 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 Italy 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 Italy

Italy is a SEPA member. From any other SEPA country, you only need the recipient's IBAN — no BIC/SWIFT required. Transfers settle within 1 business day (or instantly via SEPA Instant Credit Transfer). Fees cannot exceed what your bank charges for a domestic payment.

What to provide

Recipient's full name
IBAN (27 characters, starts with IT)

Typical transfer time

0–1 day

SEPA Credit Transfer (1 day) or SEPA Instant (<10 seconds if both banks support it)

Italy is a SEPA member. IBAN alone is sufficient for SEPA euro transfers. The Italian IBAN includes a CIN (Codice di Controllo) check character at position 5 that validates the BBAN. The traditional Italian format was CIN + ABI + CAB + Conto Corrente.

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Central Bank

Banca d'Italia

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 27 chars
Country Code: IT
Currency: EUR
SEPA: Yes
BBAN Format: 1a10n12c
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2001