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IBAN (International Bank Account Number)

An International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is an internationally agreed system of identifying bank accounts across national borders, structured according to ISO 13616. An IBAN consists of a 2-letter country code, 2 check digits, and up to 30 alphanumeric characters identifying the bank, branch, and individual account number.

Aliases: International Bank Account Number

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