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IBAN Structure Norway

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

Norway has the shortest IBAN in the world at just 15 characters, following the pattern NOkk BBBB CCCC CCK. After NO and two check digits come a 4-digit bank code (account prefix), a 6-digit account number and a single national check digit. Norway is in SEPA as a non-EU member (an EEA state) but uses the krone (NOK), not the euro. For payments to Norway, the available route and required details depend on the banks, currency and payment conditions; check them in advance with your bank. For international payments, routing details, fees and timing depend on the banks, currency and route; check them in advance with your bank.

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

CountryNorway (NO)
IBAN length15 characters
FormatNOkk BBBB CCCC CCK

Visual breakdown

Fictitious format example, not payment data:

NO9386011117947
Country codeCheck digitsBank codeAccount numberNational check digit(s)

Character-by-character explanation

SegmentCharactersLengthExplanation
Country codeNO2NO for Norway (ISO 3166-1)
Check digits932Two check digits per MOD-97
Bank code860144-digit account prefix
Account number11179466-digit account number
National check digit(s)711 national check digit

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check the length of an IBAN from Norway?
Remove spaces and count 15 characters. The first two characters are NO; the remaining positions follow NOkk BBBB CCCC CCK. A different length is formally invalid for this country format.
What do the check digits in a Norway 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