What it means
International Bank Account Number. In the UAE it has 23 characters: "AE", 2 check digits, a 3-digit bank code and your 16-digit account number.
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IBAN
Also: International Bank Account NumberInternational Bank Account Number. In the UAE it has 23 characters: "AE", 2 check digits, a 3-digit bank code and your 16-digit account number.
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What “IBAN” really means
The meaning, how it works in the UAE, and why it matters to your money.
How it works in the UAE
UAE IBANs have 23 characters: "AE", two check digits, a three-digit bank code and your 16-digit account number. You need one to receive salary and transfers.
Why it matters
A single wrong character can delay a payment or send it back with fees.
EXAMPLE
AE07 0331 2345 6789 0123 456
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