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IBAN Format in Netherlands

18 characters · 3 banks · EUR

How many characters does an IBAN in Netherlands have?

An IBAN in Netherlands has 18 characters. It starts with the country code NL, then 2 check digits, then 14 characters that hold the bank and account details.

STANDARD FORMAT
NL## AAAA #### #### ##
ExampleNL91 ABNA 0417 1643 00
Netherlands IBAN, piece by piece
  1. NLCountry codeNL = Netherlands
  2. 91Check digitsCatch typing mistakes
  3. ABNA 0417 1643 00Bank and account details14 characters

Example only. Your own numbers will be different.

ABN AMRO
Bank codeExample IBAN
ABNANL91 ABNA 0417 1643 00
  • Bank codeABNA
  • ExampleNL91 ABNA 0417 1643 00
ING Bank
Bank codeExample IBAN
INGBNL39 INGB 0001 2345 67
  • Bank codeINGB
  • ExampleNL39 INGB 0001 2345 67
Rabobank
Bank codeExample IBAN
RABONL44 RABO 0123 4567 89
  • Bank codeRABO
  • ExampleNL44 RABO 0123 4567 89

How IBAN works in Netherlands

Banks in Netherlands use a 18-character IBAN following the pattern NL## AAAA #### #### ##. The country code in every Netherlands IBAN is NL, and accounts are denominated in EUR. When sending money into Netherlands, 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 Netherlands

What is the country code for IBANs in Netherlands?

It is NL. Every IBAN in Netherlands starts with NL, 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.