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What is an IBAN number?
An IBAN (International Bank Account Number) is an alphanumeric code of 15 to 34 characters and is used in certain countries to identify Bank, Branch, and the customer’s account number.
You can get this information from the payee you are sending money to. If they don’t know, they’ll need to ask their bank.
Enter the IBAN number in the field labelled Account number/IBAN.
Your transfer could be delayed, rejected or credited to the wrong person
You might be charged an additional fee
You should always confirm the IBAN with the person you're paying before submitting the transfer.
An IBAN should be provided for all payments to the EU/EEA, UK and some non-European countries including most states of the Middle East, e.g UAE, as well as North Africa and the Caribbean region.
Westpac uses a SWIFT code, not an IBAN. The Westpac SWIFT code is WPACAU2S. Overseas banks may also use a SWIFT code instead of an IBAN.
The IBAN structure and length differs from country to country and has a fixed length for each country. Currently the length ranges from 15 to 34 alphanumeric characters.