What is the Sudan IBAN format?

Sudan IBANs start with SD, followed by 2 check digits, then a 14-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

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

Sudan IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Sudan IBAN?

A Sudan IBAN is 18 characters long.

18-character IBAN · SDG Sudanese Pound

A Sudan IBAN is 18 characters long and always begins with the country code SD, followed by two check digits. The next 2 characters are the Bank Code. The remaining 12 characters identify the individual account number. The Sudan IBAN uses the SDG (Sudanese Pound) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

SDG

Sudanese Pound

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

SD21 2901 0501 2340 01

SD Country

21 Check Digits

29 Bank Code

010501234001 Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	SD
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	21
5–6	2	Bank Code	n	29
7–18	12	Account Number	n	010501234001

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

Validate a Sudan IBAN

Paste a Sudan IBAN below to check it.

Sudan IBAN Regex Pattern

^SD\d{2}\d{2}\d{12}$

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(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^SD\\d{2}\\d{2}\\d{12}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Sudan IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^SD\d{2}\d{2}\d{12}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Sudan IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^SD\d{2}\d{2}\d{12}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Sudan 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 Sudan IBAN

Sudan accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (2n) + Branch Code (2n) + Account Number (12n). 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 Sudan 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 Sudan 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 Sudan

Sudan 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 (18 characters, starts with SD)
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.

Sudan adopted IBAN in 2015. Not SEPA. International transfers may face restrictions. Always include BIC.

Compare transfer services for Sudan

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

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

Central Bank

Central Bank of Sudan

https://www.cbos.gov.sd ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 18 chars
Country Code: SD
Currency: SDG
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 14n
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2015