What is the Seychelles IBAN format?

Seychelles IBANs start with SC, followed by 2 check digits, then a 27-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

Is Seychelles in SEPA?

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

Seychelles IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Seychelles IBAN?

A Seychelles IBAN is 31 characters long.

31-character IBAN · SCR Seychellois Rupee

A Seychelles IBAN is 31 characters long and always begins with the country code SC, followed by two check digits. The next 6 characters are the Bank Code. This is followed by the Branch Code (2 characters). The remaining 16 characters identify the individual account number. The Seychelles IBAN uses the SCR (Seychellois Rupee) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

SCR

Seychellois Rupee

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

SC18 SSCB 1101 0000 0000 0000 1497 USD

SC Country

18 Check Digits

SSCB11 Bank Code

01 Branch Code

0000000000001497 Account Number

USD Currency Code

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	SC
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	18
5–10	6	Bank Code	c	SSCB11
11–12	2	Branch Code	n	01
13–28	16	Account Number	n	0000000000001497
29–31	3	Currency Code	a	USD

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

Validate a Seychelles IBAN

Paste a Seychelles IBAN below to check it.

Seychelles IBAN Regex Pattern

^SC\d{2}[A-Z0-9]{6}\d{2}\d{16}[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(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^SC\\d{2}[A-Z0-9]{6}\\d{2}\\d{16}[A-Z]{3}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Seychelles IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^SC\d{2}[A-Z0-9]{6}\d{2}\d{16}[A-Z]{3}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Seychelles IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^SC\d{2}[A-Z0-9]{6}\d{2}\d{16}[A-Z]{3}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Seychelles 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 Seychelles IBAN

Seychelles accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (4a) + Branch Code (2n) + Account Number (16n) + Currency (3a). 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 Seychelles 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 Seychelles 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 Seychelles

Seychelles 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 (31 characters, starts with SC)
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.

Seychelles adopted IBAN in 2016. Not SEPA. Always include BIC. Seychelles is an offshore financial jurisdiction; multi-currency accounts (SCR, EUR, USD) are common.

Compare transfer services for Seychelles

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

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Central Bank

Central Bank of Seychelles

https://www.cbs.sc ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 31 chars
Country Code: SC
Currency: SCR
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 4a20n3a
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2016