What is the Kuwait IBAN format?

Kuwait IBANs start with KW, followed by 2 check digits, then a 26-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

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

Kuwait IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Kuwait IBAN?

A Kuwait IBAN is 30 characters long.

30-character IBAN · KWD Kuwaiti Dinar

A Kuwait IBAN is 30 characters long and always begins with the country code KW, followed by two check digits. The next 4 characters are the Bank Code. The remaining 22 characters identify the individual account number. The Kuwait IBAN uses the KWD (Kuwaiti Dinar) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

KWD

Kuwaiti Dinar

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

KW81 CBKU 0000 0000 0000 1234 5601 01

KW Country

81 Check Digits

CBKU Bank Code

0000000000001234560101 Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	KW
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	81
5–8	4	Bank Code	a	CBKU
9–30	22	Account Number	c	0000000000001234560101

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

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Central Bank

Central Bank of Kuwait

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 30 chars
Country Code: KW
Currency: KWD
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 4a22c