What is the Qatar IBAN format?

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

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

Qatar IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Qatar IBAN?

A Qatar IBAN is 29 characters long.

29-character IBAN · QAR Qatari Riyal

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

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

QAR

Qatari Riyal

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

QA58 DOHB 0000 1234 5678 90AB CDEF G

QA Country

58 Check Digits

DOHB Bank Code

00001234567890ABCDEFG Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	QA
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	58
5–8	4	Bank Code	a	DOHB
9–29	21	Account Number	c	00001234567890ABCDEFG

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

Validate a Qatar IBAN

Paste a Qatar IBAN below to check it.

Qatar IBAN Regex Pattern

^QA\d{2}[A-Z]{4}[A-Z0-9]{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(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^QA\\d{2}[A-Z]{4}[A-Z0-9]{21}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Qatar IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^QA\d{2}[A-Z]{4}[A-Z0-9]{21}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Qatar IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^QA\d{2}[A-Z]{4}[A-Z0-9]{21}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Qatar 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 Qatar IBAN

Qatar 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 Qatar 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 Qatar 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 Qatar

Qatar 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 QA)
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.

Qatar adopted IBAN in 2014. Not SEPA. Always include BIC. Qatar uses QAR (Qatari Riyal). The Qatar Central Bank mandates IBAN for all banking transactions.

Compare transfer services for Qatar

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

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

Central Bank

Qatar Central Bank

https://www.qcb.gov.qa ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 29 chars
Country Code: QA
Currency: QAR
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 4a21c
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2014