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IBAN Number Regex Pattern

Validates International Bank Account Numbers with country code, check digits, bank code, and account number.

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Identity & Documents
Advanced
Difficulty
Universal
Language
none
Flags
// Regular Expression
/^[A-Z]{2}\d{2}[A-Z0-9]{4}\d{7}([A-Z0-9]?){0,16}$/

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Pattern Breakdown

^[A-Z]{2}\d{2}[A-Z0-9]{4}\d{7}([A-Z0-9]?){0,16}$
Character class [ ]
Group ( )
Quantifier { }
Anchor ^ $
Repetition * + ?
Escape \
Alternation |
Any char .

Code Examples

JavaScript

const regex = /^[A-Z]{2}\d{2}[A-Z0-9]{4}\d{7}([A-Z0-9]?){0,16}$/;
const test = "GB29NWBK60161331926819";
console.log(regex.test(test)); // true

// Extract matches
const matches = test.match(regex);
console.log(matches);

Python

import re

pattern = r'^[A-Z]{2}\d{2}[A-Z0-9]{4}\d{7}([A-Z0-9]?){0,16}$'
test = "GB29NWBK60161331926819"
match = re.search(pattern, test)
print(match)  # Found!

Go

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "regexp"
)

func main() {
    re := regexp.MustCompile(`^[A-Z]{2}\d{2}[A-Z0-9]{4}\d{7}([A-Z0-9]?){0,16}$`)
    fmt.Println(re.MatchString("GB29NWBK60161331926819")) // true
}

Common Use Cases

Bankinginternational transferspayment processing

Match Examples

InputResult
GB29NWBK60161331926819Match
1234567890No Match

About the IBAN Number Regex

Validates International Bank Account Numbers with country code, check digits, bank code, and account number.

Regular expressions (regex) are powerful pattern matching tools used across virtually all programming languages. The iban number pattern is classified as advanced difficulty in the identity & documents category. It works in all major programming languages.

When using this regex, always consider edge cases and test thoroughly with real-world data. Use the interactive tester above to validate the pattern against your specific inputs before deploying to production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IBAN Number regex pattern?

Validates International Bank Account Numbers with country code, check digits, bank code, and account number.

How do I use the IBAN Number regex?

Use the pattern /^[A-Z]{2}\d{2}[A-Z0-9]{4}\d{7}([A-Z0-9]?){0,16}$/ in your code. In JavaScript: new RegExp('^[A-Z]{2}\d{2}[A-Z0-9]{4}\d{7}([A-Z0-9]?){0,16}$', ''). Test it above with your own input.

What does this IBAN Number regex match?

This pattern matches: "GB29NWBK60161331926819". It does NOT match: "1234567890". Banking, international transfers, payment processing.

Is the IBAN Number regex beginner-friendly?

This pattern is rated Advanced. It uses advanced features like lookaheads, backreferences, or complex alternation.

What languages support the IBAN Number regex?

This pattern works in all major programming languages including JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, Go, Ruby, PHP, and more. Syntax may vary slightly between regex engines.

Can I modify the IBAN Number regex for my use case?

Yes! Use the interactive tester above to modify the pattern and test with your own data. Common modifications include making it case-insensitive (add 'i' flag), matching globally (add 'g' flag), or adjusting character classes.

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