What is the Mauritius IBAN format?

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

Is Mauritius in SEPA?

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

Mauritius IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Mauritius IBAN?

A Mauritius IBAN is 30 characters long.

30-character IBAN · MUR Mauritian Rupee

A Mauritius IBAN is 30 characters long and always begins with the country code MU, followed by two check digits. The next 6 characters are the Bank Code. This is followed by the Branch Code (2 characters). The remaining 15 characters identify the individual account number. The Mauritius IBAN uses the MUR (Mauritian Rupee) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

MUR

Mauritian Rupee

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

MU17 BOMM 0101 1010 3030 0200 000M UR

MU Country

17 Check Digits

BOMM01 Bank Code

01 Branch Code

101030300200000 Account Number

MUR Currency Code

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	MU
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	17
5–10	6	Bank Code	c	BOMM01
11–12	2	Branch Code	n	01
13–27	15	Account Number	n	101030300200000
28–30	3	Currency Code	a	MUR

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

Validate a Mauritius IBAN

Paste a Mauritius IBAN below to check it.

Mauritius IBAN Regex Pattern

^MU\d{2}[A-Z0-9]{6}\d{2}\d{15}[A-Z]{3}$

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(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^MU\\d{2}[A-Z0-9]{6}\\d{2}\\d{15}[A-Z]{3}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Mauritius IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^MU\d{2}[A-Z0-9]{6}\d{2}\d{15}[A-Z]{3}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Mauritius IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^MU\d{2}[A-Z0-9]{6}\d{2}\d{15}[A-Z]{3}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Mauritius 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 Mauritius IBAN

Mauritius accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (4a) + Branch Code (2n) + Account Number (18c) + Currency/Country (3n). 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 Mauritius 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 Mauritius 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 Mauritius

Mauritius 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 (30 characters, starts with MU)
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.

Mauritius adopted IBAN in 2009. Not SEPA. Always include BIC. Mauritius is an offshore financial centre; accounts may be held in multiple currencies.

Compare transfer services for Mauritius

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 Mauritius

https://www.bom.mu ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 30 chars
Country Code: MU
Currency: MUR
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 4a19n3a
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2009