International Bank Account Number
Your IBAN provides a way to standardize the identidication of bank accounts for faster and safer fund transfers.
- Helps the STP of payments between banks
- Allows validity checks regarding bank transfers
Enjoy the benefits of IBAN
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Validate Beneficiary Account Number
Almost totally eliminates the incidence of payments
being rejected/returned by the account holding bank
and the subsequent additional work for the remitter. -
Consistent Format
All banks will distribute an IBAN to their new and existing
customers. We encourage customers to quote their account
number in IBAN format on all invoices and requests for
payment.
You can obtain your IBAN number through the following channels
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Account Statement
You will find your IBAN on all your account statements sent from the bank.
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Internet
In Al Mubasher Retail, your IBAN will appear on
your account statement next to your original
account number. -
ATMs
Update your mobile number at any Al Rajhi ATM
in order to receive an SMS containing your IBAN. -
Account Statement
You will find your IBAN on all your account statements sent from the bank.
IBAN format in Kuwait
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The national standard for IBAN numbers in Kuwait conform to international standards. IBAN numbers consist of 24 alphanumeric characters made up as follows
| Content | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | Fixed length 2 alpha characters | JO |
| Check Digits
This is used to check the validity of an account number |
Fixed length 2 numeric characters |
02 |
| Bank Identifier Code
This is used to check the clearing code of the account holding bank |
Fixed length 2 numeric characters |
01 |
| Account Number
This is the customer’s basic account number |
Fixed length of 18 alphanumeric characters |
000400107934650011 |
Frequently Asked Questions:
IBAN
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Why is IBAN required?IBAN will make your account internationally recognisable and will facilitate the communication and processing of cross-border
transactions. It will make your local and international transfers easier, faster and safer. -
How do I obtain my IBAN?If you are a Al Rajhi Bank customer all you need to do is access our website www.alrajhibank.com.kw and log on to your Mubasher Online
Account or call our customer service on 24954333 (then press 2).
You are also welcome to visit our branch and we will be delighted to assist you in obtaining your IBAN information. -
Will IBAN be required in all my local and international transfers?IBAN will be requested on all transfers between banks operating in the State of Kuwait. It will also be required on all transfers received
from banks outside the State of Kuwait to all banks operating in the State of Kuwait.
International transfers from the banks in the State of Kuwait to banks outside the State of Kuwait will only be required if those countries are applying the IBAN system. Currently, it will only be applied to payments made to Lebanon, KSA and Europe. -
Where do I input the IBAN information of the beneficiary I am making a payment to?The IBAN details of the beneficiary must be quoted on your transfer request either through Mubasher Online Banking or the branch i.e. it
should be entered in the beneficiary account number or IBAN field when entering beneficiary details. -
What will happen if I do not insert the IBAN information of the beneficiary I am making a payment to?The payment made may be rejected, delayed or incur extra charges if the IBAN information is not provided. You should be aware that the
beneficiary's bank can reject your payment if you don’t use an IBAN.
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