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IBAN Format in El Salvador

28 characters · 3 banks · USD

How many characters does an IBAN in El Salvador have?

An IBAN in El Salvador has 28 characters. It starts with the country code SV, then 2 check digits, then 24 characters that hold the bank and account details.

STANDARD FORMAT
SV## AAAA #### #### #### #### ####
ExampleSV62 CENR 0000 0000 0000 0070 0025
El Salvador IBAN, piece by piece
  1. SVCountry codeSV = El Salvador
  2. 62Check digitsCatch typing mistakes
  3. CENR 0000 0000 0000 0070 0025Bank and account details24 characters

Example only. Your own numbers will be different.

Banco Agricola, S.A.
Bank codeExample IBAN
CAGRSV62 CAGR 0000 0000 0000 0070 0025
  • Bank codeCAGR
  • ExampleSV62 CAGR 0000 0000 0000 0070 0025
Banco Central de Reserva de el Salvador
Bank codeExample IBAN
CENRSV62 CENR 0000 0000 0000 0070 0025
  • Bank codeCENR
  • ExampleSV62 CENR 0000 0000 0000 0070 0025
Banco Cuscatlan de el Salvador S.A.
Bank codeExample IBAN
BACUSV62 BACU 0000 0000 0000 0070 0025
  • Bank codeBACU
  • ExampleSV62 BACU 0000 0000 0000 0070 0025

How IBAN works in El Salvador

Banks in El Salvador use a 28-character IBAN following the pattern SV## AAAA #### #### #### #### ####. The country code in every El Salvador IBAN is SV, and accounts are denominated in USD. When sending money into El Salvador, always run the IBAN through validation (above) and confirm it with the recipient — a single wrong digit can route the payment to the wrong account.

Common questions about IBANs in El Salvador

What is the country code for IBANs in El Salvador?

It is SV. Every IBAN in El Salvador starts with SV, followed by 2 check digits.

Where do I find my IBAN?

In your online banking or banking app, on a bank statement, or by asking your bank. Copy it exactly as shown.

Does a correct-looking IBAN prove the account exists?

No. A correct format only means the length and check digits fit. It does not prove the account exists or belongs to the right person. Confirm the details with the person you are paying before you send money.