What is the Palestine IBAN format?

Palestine IBANs start with PS, followed by 2 check digits, then a 25-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

Is Palestine in SEPA?

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

Palestine IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Palestine IBAN?

A Palestine IBAN is 29 characters long.

29-character IBAN · ILS Israeli New Shekel

A Palestine IBAN is 29 characters long and always begins with the country code PS, followed by two check digits. The next 4 characters are the Bank Code. The remaining 21 characters identify the individual account number. The Palestine IBAN uses the ILS (Israeli New Shekel) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

ILS

Israeli New Shekel

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

PS92 PALS 0000 0000 0400 1234 5670 2

PS Country

92 Check Digits

PALS Bank Code

000000000400123456702 Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	PS
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	92
5–8	4	Bank Code	a	PALS
9–29	21	Account Number	n	000000000400123456702

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

Validate a Palestine IBAN

Paste a Palestine IBAN below to check it.

Palestine IBAN Regex Pattern

^PS\d{2}[A-Z]{4}\d{21}$

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(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^PS\\d{2}[A-Z]{4}\\d{21}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Palestine IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^PS\d{2}[A-Z]{4}\d{21}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Palestine IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^PS\d{2}[A-Z]{4}\d{21}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Palestine 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 Palestine IBAN

Palestine accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (4a) + Account Number (21c). 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 Palestine 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 Palestine 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 Palestine

Palestine 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 (29 characters, starts with PS)
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.

Palestinian territories adopted IBAN in 2012. Not SEPA. Always include BIC. Transfers may face additional screening.

Compare transfer services for Palestine

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

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

Central Bank

Palestine Monetary Authority

https://www.pma.ps ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 29 chars
Country Code: PS
Currency: ILS
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 4a21n
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2012