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IBAN Structure Burundi

Last reviewed: · Source: ISO 13616 / SWIFT IBAN Registry

Burundi's IBAN has 27 characters in the format BIkk BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBB. After the country code BI and the check digits come a 5-digit bank code, a 5-digit branch code, the 11-digit account number and two national check digits. Burundi is not a SEPA participant. The currency is the Burundian franc (BIF). For international payments, routing details, fees and timing depend on the banks, currency and route; check them in advance with your bank. Burundi is among the more recent additions to the SWIFT IBAN Registry.

Structural fields are based on the official SWIFT IBAN Registry. The editorial method and validation boundary are documented on our German editorial page (German).

Overview

CountryBurundi (BI)
IBAN length27 characters
FormatBIkk BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBB

Visual breakdown

Fictitious format example, not payment data:

BI4210000100010000332045181
Country codeCheck digitsBank codeBranch codeAccount numberNational check digit(s)

Character-by-character explanation

SegmentCharactersLengthExplanation
Country codeBI2BI for Burundi (ISO 3166-1)
Check digits422Two check digits per MOD-97
Bank code1000055-digit bank code
Branch code1000155-digit branch code
Account number000033204511111-digit account number
National check digit(s)8122-digit national check digits

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check the length of an IBAN from Burundi?
Remove spaces and count 27 characters. The first two characters are BI; the remaining positions follow BIkk BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBB. A different length is formally invalid for this country format.
What do the check digits in a Burundi IBAN mean?
The two check digits are calculated from the complete IBAN using ISO 7064 MOD-97. They help detect format and transcription errors. A passing checksum does not confirm that an account exists or identify its account holder.
What should I do when an IBAN is formally invalid?
Check the country code, character count, letters and digits, and the check digits. Compare the entry with your bank records or ask the bank for the correct IBAN. This checker validates structure and checksum; it does not verify account ownership or payment approval.

IBAN structure for other countries

Germany

22 characters · DEkk BBBB BBBB CCCC CCCC CC

Austria

20 characters · ATkk BBBB BCCC CCCC CCCC

Switzerland

21 characters · CHkk BBBB BCCC CCCC CCCC C

Liechtenstein

21 characters · LIkk BBBB BCCC CCCC CCCC C

France

27 characters · FRkk BBBB BGGG GGCC CCCC CCCC CKK

Spain

24 characters · ESkk BBBB GGGG KKCC CCCC CCCC

Italy

27 characters · ITkk XBBB BBGG GGGC CCCC CCCC CCC

Portugal

25 characters · PTkk BBBB SSSS CCCC CCCC CCCK K