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IBAN
Abbreviation for International Bank Account Number
In short and in plain language
The IBAN is a bank account number that follows the same pattern in many countries.
You need it for transfers and direct debits.
You can find it on bank statements or on invoices, for example.
Definition
The IBAN is the internationally standardised number of a bank account. It is needed for credit transfers and direct debits. It appears, for example, on bank statements or on invoices.