Georgia IBAN Validator

Georgia IBAN Format

IBAN Breakdown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IBAN format for Georgia?

A Georgia IBAN is exactly 22 characters long. It starts with the country code "GE", followed by 2 check digits, then a 18-character BBAN (Basic Bank Account Number). The format pattern is: GEkk bbcc cccc cccc cccc cc.

Is Georgia part of SEPA?

No, Georgia is not part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). International transfers to Georgia typically use the SWIFT/BIC network instead of SEPA. These transfers may take 2–5 business days and often incur higher fees than SEPA transfers.

What currency does Georgia use?

Georgia uses the Georgian Lari (GEL). When sending international payments to Georgia, you’ll need the recipient’s IBAN and may need to specify the currency as GEL.

How do I validate a Georgia IBAN?

To validate a Georgia IBAN: (1) Check the length is exactly 22 characters. (2) Verify the country code is "GE". (3) Validate the BBAN structure matches the expected pattern for Georgia. (4) Apply the MOD-97 checksum algorithm by rearranging and converting letters to numbers. A valid IBAN always produces a remainder of 1 when divided by 97.

What does each part of a Georgia IBAN mean?

A Georgia IBAN (GEkk bbcc cccc cccc cccc cc) breaks down as: Country Code (“GE”) identifies Georgia, Check Digits (2 digits) catch transcription errors, Bank Code (2 characters), Account Number (16 characters). Each segment is validated independently to ensure the IBAN is correctly formatted.

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