What is the Latvia IBAN format?

Latvia IBANs start with LV, followed by 2 check digits, then a 17-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

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

LV SEPA Member

Latvia IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Latvia IBAN?

A Latvia IBAN is 21 characters long.

21-character IBAN · EUR Euro · SEPA zone

A Latvia IBAN is 21 characters long and always begins with the country code LV, followed by two check digits. The next 4 characters are the Bank Code. The remaining 13 characters identify the individual account number. The Latvia 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

LV80 BANK 0000 4351 9500 1

LV Country

80 Check Digits

BANK Bank Code

0000435195001 Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	LV
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	80
5–8	4	Bank Code	a	BANK
9–21	13	Account Number	c	0000435195001

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

Validate a Latvia IBAN

Paste a Latvia IBAN below to check it.

Latvia IBAN Regex Pattern

^LV\d{2}[A-Z]{4}[A-Z0-9]{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(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^LV\\d{2}[A-Z]{4}[A-Z0-9]{13}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Latvia IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^LV\d{2}[A-Z]{4}[A-Z0-9]{13}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Latvia IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^LV\d{2}[A-Z]{4}[A-Z0-9]{13}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Latvia 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 Latvia IBAN

Latvia accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (4a) + Account Number (13c). 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 Latvia 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 Latvia 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 Latvia

Latvia 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 (21 characters, starts with LV)

Typical transfer time

0–1 day

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

Latvia is a SEPA member using the Euro. IBAN alone is sufficient for SEPA transfers. Latvia adopted the Euro in 2014. The 4-letter bank code is alphabetic.

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Central Bank

Latvijas Banka

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 21 chars
Country Code: LV
Currency: EUR
SEPA: Yes
BBAN Format: 4a13c
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2004