Coverage & Directory Status
Global IBAN Validation. Precise National Bank Directories.
PayeeValidate provides global IBAN structural verification and MOD-97 checksum checks across all official ISO and SEPA member registries, combined with active official bank directories.
Feature Coverage
IBAN validation checks the country format, length, permitted characters, and MOD-97 checksum. BIC and bank-name results are directory lookups, so their availability is shown separately.
| Country coverage | IBAN validation | BIC lookup | Bank-name lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany (DE) | Available | Available | Available |
| Austria (AT) | Available | Not enabled in the API | Not enabled in the API |
| Switzerland (CH) | Available | Not enabled in the API | Not enabled in the API |
| All other supported ISO 13616 countries | Available | Not available | Not available |
Germany uses the official Bundesbank directory to return an institution name, BIC, and 8-digit Bankleitzahl (BLZ). Austria and Switzerland have maintained directory data in the project scripts, but those lookups are not yet enabled in the public API.
Bank-name lookup identifies the financial institution for an IBAN. It does not validate or confirm an account holder's name.
Understanding SEPA & Global Scope
The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) encompasses all 27 European Union member states plus the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, Andorra, and Vatican City. PayeeValidate fully supports IBAN format and checksum verification for all SEPA and ISO registry countries globally.
Country Spotlight
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I validate non-SEPA IBANs?
Yes. Any country adhering to ISO 13616 standard IBAN formatting is supported for structural and MOD-97 checks.
When will other bank directories be added?
Austria and Switzerland are prepared in the data pipeline and will be enabled once their directory lookups are available in the API. Join the waitlist to vote for priority countries.