IBAN Structure Timor-Leste

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

Timor-Leste's IBAN has 23 characters in the format TLkk BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBB. After the country code TL and the check digits come a 3-digit bank code, the 14-digit account number and two national check digits. Timor-Leste is not a SEPA participant. Its official currency is the US dollar (USD). For international payments, routing details, fees and timing depend on the banks, currency and route; check them in advance with your bank. Timor-Leste 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

CountryTimor-Leste (TL)
IBAN length23 characters
FormatTLkk BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBB

Visual breakdown

Fictitious format example, not payment data:

TL380080012345678910157
Country codeCheck digitsBank codeAccount numberNational check digit(s)

Character-by-character explanation

SegmentCharactersLengthExplanation
Country codeTL2TL for Timor-Leste (ISO 3166-1)
Check digits382Two check digits per MOD-97
Bank code00833-digit bank code
Account number001234567891011414-digit account number
National check digit(s)5722-digit national check digits

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check the length of an IBAN from Timor-Leste?
Remove spaces and count 23 characters. The first two characters are TL; the remaining positions follow TLkk BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBB. A different length is formally invalid for this country format.
What do the check digits in a Timor-Leste 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.

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