What is the Norway IBAN format?

Norway IBANs start with NO, followed by 2 check digits, then a 11-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

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

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Norway IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Norway IBAN?

A Norway IBAN is 15 characters long.

15-character IBAN · NOK Norwegian Krone · SEPA zone

A Norway IBAN is 15 characters long and always begins with the country code NO, followed by two check digits. The next 4 characters are the Bank Code. The remaining 6 characters identify the individual account number. The Norway IBAN uses the NOK (Norwegian Krone) 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

NOK

Norwegian Krone

SEPA

Yes

SEPA member

Example IBAN

NO93 8601 1117 947

NO Country

93 Check Digits

8601 Bank Code

111794 Account Number

7 Check Digit

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	NO
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	93
5–8	4	Bank Code	n	8601
9–14	6	Account Number	n	111794
15–15	1	Check Digit	n	7

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

Major Banks in Norway

Bank Name	Bank Code	BIC / SWIFT	City
DNB Bank	8601	DNBANOKKXXX	Oslo
Handelsbanken Norway	4200	HANDNOKK	Oslo
Nordea Norway	3000	NDEANOKK	Oslo
Sbanken	9710	DNBANOKKXXX	Bergen
SpareBank 1 SMN	1201	SPSMNOKK	Trondheim
SpareBank 1 SR-Bank	1503	SRBANOKK	Stavanger

Validate a Norway IBAN

Paste a Norway IBAN below to check it.

Norway IBAN Regex Pattern

^NO\d{2}\d{4}\d{6}\d{1}$

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(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^NO\\d{2}\\d{4}\\d{6}\\d{1}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Norway IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^NO\d{2}\d{4}\d{6}\d{1}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Norway IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^NO\d{2}\d{4}\d{6}\d{1}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Norway 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 Norway IBAN

Norway accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (4n) + Account Number (6n) + Check Digit (1n). Norwegian accounts shown as XXXX.XX.XXXXX.. 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 Norway 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 Norway 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 Norway

Norway 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 (15 characters, starts with NO)

Typical transfer time

0–1 day

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

Norway is a SEPA member but uses NOK (Norwegian Krone), not the Euro. SEPA Credit Transfers in EUR are available. Norwegian IBANs are the shortest at 15 characters. The account number has a MOD-11 check digit.

Compare transfer services for Norway

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

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

Central Bank

Norges Bank

https://www.norges-bank.no ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 15 chars
Country Code: NO
Currency: NOK
SEPA: Yes
BBAN Format: 11n
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2001