Palestine IBAN Validator

Palestine IBAN Format

IBAN Breakdown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IBAN format for Palestine?

A Palestine IBAN is exactly 29 characters long. It starts with the country code "PS", followed by 2 check digits, then a 25-character BBAN (Basic Bank Account Number). The format pattern is: PSkk aaaa cccc cccc cccc cccc cccc c.

Is Palestine part of SEPA?

No, Palestine is not part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). International transfers to Palestine 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 Palestine use?

Palestine uses the Israeli Shekel (ILS). When sending international payments to Palestine, you’ll need the recipient’s IBAN and may need to specify the currency as ILS.

How do I validate a Palestine IBAN?

To validate a Palestine IBAN: (1) Check the length is exactly 29 characters. (2) Verify the country code is "PS". (3) Validate the BBAN structure matches the expected pattern for Palestine. (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 Palestine IBAN mean?

A Palestine IBAN (PSkk aaaa cccc cccc cccc cccc cccc c) breaks down as: Country Code (“PS”) identifies Palestine, Check Digits (2 digits) catch transcription errors, Bank Code (4 characters), Account Number (21 characters). Each segment is validated independently to ensure the IBAN is correctly formatted.

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