IBAN (International Bank Account Number) is an ISO 13616 standard format for international bank accounts. It consists of up to 34 alphanumeric characters including country code (2 letters), check digits (2 digits), and domestic bank account number.
IBAN structure: 2-letter country code + 2 check digits + domestic bank account number (alphanumeric). Length varies by country (e.g., Germany 22, France 27, UK 22). IBANs are often grouped but spaces must be removed for validation.
Proper IBAN validation prevents transfer errors. The MOD-97 algorithm detects common input mistakes (single-character errors, transpositions, missing characters), ensuring international payment accuracy.