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IBAN Format in Italy

27 characters · 2 banks · EUR

How many characters does an IBAN in Italy have?

An IBAN in Italy has 27 characters. It starts with the country code IT, then 2 check digits, then 23 characters that hold the bank and account details.

STANDARD FORMAT
IT## A### #### #### #### #### ###
ExampleIT60 X054 2811 1010 0000 0123 456
Italy IBAN, piece by piece
  1. ITCountry codeIT = Italy
  2. 60Check digitsCatch typing mistakes
  3. X054 2811 1010 0000 0123 456Bank and account details23 characters

Example only. Your own numbers will be different.

UniCredit
Bank codeExample IBAN
02008IT60 X020 0811 1010 0000 0123 456
  • Bank code02008
  • ExampleIT60 X020 0811 1010 0000 0123 456
Intesa Sanpaolo
Bank codeExample IBAN
03069IT47 L030 6912 3456 7890 1234 567
  • Bank code03069
  • ExampleIT47 L030 6912 3456 7890 1234 567

How IBAN works in Italy

Banks in Italy use a 27-character IBAN following the pattern IT## A### #### #### #### #### ###. The country code in every Italy IBAN is IT, and accounts are denominated in EUR. When sending money into Italy, 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 Italy

What is the country code for IBANs in Italy?

It is IT. Every IBAN in Italy starts with IT, 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.