IBAN country format
Norway IBAN Format, Length and Norwegian Example
A Norwegian IBAN is 15 characters: NO and 2 international check digits, followed by a 4-digit bank identifier, 6-digit account number, and 1 national check digit.
Use this guide to understand the IBAN country code for Norway, its 15-character length, and example formatting. The NO value below is a labeled Norwegian format sample and must not be treated as a confirmed bank account.
Four bank digits, six account digits, one final check
The NO diagram shows a four-digit bank identifier, six-digit account number, and one national check digit in an eleven-digit BBAN.
- 1. Country code 1-2; 2 letters
- 2. International check digits 3-4; 2 digits
- 3. Bank identifier 5-8; 4 digits
- 4. Account number 9-14; 6 digits
- 5. National check digit 15; 1 digit
Synthetic NO example, not verified against a real account. The Norway blocks explain published character positions; they are not a live institution or account lookup.
Key Norway IBAN details
- Country
- Norway
- Country code
- NO
- IBAN length
- 15 characters
- Print format
- NO93 8601 1117 947
- SEPA status
- SEPA country - EEA
- BBAN structure
- Norway: 11 digits after the country code and check digits: a 4-digit bank identifier, 6-digit account number, and 1 check digit.
- Does not prove
- Real account, owner, bank reachability, or payment success
An 11-digit domestic value is not the full Norwegian IBAN
The NO prefix and two international check digits come before the 11-digit BBAN, making 15 characters in total. The local checker verifies the numeric segment pattern and international MOD97 checksum, but not the separate domestic check-digit algorithm.
Inspect Norwegian IBAN positions and checksWhy Norway has one of the shortest IBANs in SEPA
The Swift IBAN Registry pattern for this published format is NO2!n4!n6!n1!n.
The table for Norway maps each published segment to the
NO9386011117947 example/test value.
| Part | Positions | Swift pattern | Example segment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country code | 1-2 | 2 letters | NO |
| International check digits | 3-4 | 2 digits | 93 |
| Bank identifier | 5-8 | 4 digits | 8601 |
| Account number | 9-14 | 6 digits | 111794 |
| National check digit | 15 | 1 digit | 7 |
This NO breakdown describes visible positions; it does not turn the embedded bank or routing fields into a live Norwegian institution lookup.
Reading all fifteen characters of NO93
The synthetic/test NO value demonstrates the published Norwegian layout. Preserve its label and never treat the sample as a recipient's real payment instruction.
- Example/test IBAN
- NO9386011117947
- Print format example
- NO93 8601 1117 947
- Digital format example
- NO9386011117947
The eleven-digit Norwegian BBAN at a glance
- The value starts with NO, the IBAN country code for Norway.
- The next two characters are international check digits.
- For Norway, the remaining 11 characters form the country-specific BBAN section: 11 digits after the country code and check digits: a 4-digit bank identifier, 6-digit account number, and 1 check digit.
- Norwegian IBANs are relatively short: NO plus two check digits and an 11-digit BBAN section.
- The example is useful for spotting extra digits copied from adjacent invoice text.
Using Norway's short length to catch extra digits
Compare the grouped invoice-style value used for Norway with the compact NO input produced after presentation spaces are removed.
- Input shown on page
- NO93 8601 1117 947
- Normalized digital value
- NO9386011117947
- Expected length
- 15 characters
- Result interpretation
- A passing NO result means the visible value matched supported Norwegian structure and MOD97 rules, not that the account or payee was verified.
What a local NO checksum result covers
- Whether the IBAN starts with the NO country code.
- Whether the IBAN has 15 characters after normalization.
- Whether the value uses allowed letters and digits.
- Whether the MOD97-10 checksum is valid.
Reference numbers appended to Norwegian IBANs
- Adding extra account or reference digits to the 15-character Norwegian IBAN.
- Treating Norway's SEPA country listing as confirmation of a specific bank account.
Norway's EEA position in SEPA country data
For Norway, the local SEPA country reference is: SEPA country - EEA. The NO entry provides geographical scope only; participation by a particular Norwegian bank or account must be confirmed separately.
The compact bank and account pattern used for NO
Norway uses a 15-character IBAN, the shortest format in this published country set. The Swift IBAN Registry describes the 11-digit Norwegian BBAN as a four-digit bank identifier, a six-digit account section, and one national check digit. The complete value begins with NO and two international check digits. Its short length is legitimate and should not be padded, while the final national check digit must remain part of the value when spaces are removed.
For a Norwegian invoice, isolate the IBAN from any KID or other payment reference before checking it. Extra reference digits can make a short NO value look like a different account number, and omitting the final national check digit leaves the IBAN incomplete. Confirm the compact total of 15 characters and preserve leading zeroes. MOD97-10 checks the international value, but BankCodeKit does not separately validate a KID, infer the correct domestic account, or repair a value that was copied from the wrong invoice field.
The four-digit bank position supplies structural context only. BankCodeKit does not query a Norwegian bank registry, account owner, or payment network, and Norway's presence in EEA and SEPA reference data does not guarantee a particular transfer. Keep BIC, beneficiary, amount, and payment reference separate, then follow the provider's current instructions. If payment details change, verify them through a trusted contact method. A valid Norwegian length and checksum can reduce typing errors without proving that the account exists, is reachable, or belongs to the intended recipient.
Continue from the Norwegian layout to local checks
- Check this NO IBAN locally for country, length, characters, and MOD97 result only.
- Review Norway's SEPA country entry as reference context, not bank or account readiness.
- Compare the IBAN with a separate BIC/SWIFT code when a Norwegian invoice includes both values.
When a fifteen-character NO reference is enough
- Confirming that a 15-character NO value is complete even though it is shorter than nearby country formats.
- Checking whether a short Norwegian value still has a complete IBAN structure.
- Use the IBAN Checker after this country reference for Norway when you need a local MOD97 result for one NO value.
Questions about NO length, SEPA, and example use
How is an IBAN in Norway structured?
A Norwegian IBAN has 15 characters.
What country code does a Norwegian IBAN use?
Norwegian IBANs use the country code NO.
Is Norway listed in SEPA country reference data?
Yes. Norway is listed in the local SEPA country reference data as an EEA country, but SEPA status does not confirm a specific account or bank.
Is the Norwegian example safe to use for real payments?
No. The example is shown only to explain the format and must not be used for real payments.
Norway sources and update note
Public references for Norwegian IBAN structure and national fields are linked below; detailed standard scope, review methods, and licensing boundaries are documented on the Sources and Updates page.
IBAN lengths, 15 national patterns and examples. Reference data reviewed: 2026-10-01. Next scheduled data review: 2027-01-01. BIC visible-format references. Reference data reviewed: 2026-07-17. Next scheduled data review: 2026-10-17. SEPA geographical scope and currency reference. Reference data reviewed: 2026-10-01. Next scheduled data review: 2027-01-01. Additional source links verified: 2026-08-15. Sources: Swift IBAN Registry, European Payments Council SEPA scheme countries list, Bits AS - Norwegian bank account number standard Reference data is reviewed periodically. BankCodeKit does not perform live bank, account, sanctions, or payment-network confirmation.