IBAN
Qatar uses a 29-character IBAN for all banking transactions. The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) oversees the financial system and operates the QATCH (Qatar Automated Clearing House) and RTGS systems for interbank payments.
At a glance
Country
Qatar
Identifier
IBAN
Format
29 characters
Used for
Domestic transfers
Format breakdown
QA
Country Code
1–2
ISO country code for Qatar
58
Check Digits
3–4
IBAN checksum validation
DOHB
Bank Code
5–8
Bank identifier (4 chars)
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Account Number
9–29
Customer account number
How it works
The Qatari IBAN starts with "QA" followed by 2 check digits and a 25-character BBAN consisting of a 4-character bank code and a 21-digit account number. QATCH handles low-value batch payments while Qatar RTGS processes high-value real-time settlements.
Where to find yours
In your online banking portal or mobile app, on bank statements, or by requesting it at any bank branch.
Payment systems in Qatar
| System | Speed | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar RTGS | Real-time | Real-time gross settlement for high-value interbank transfers operated by QCB |
| QATCH | Same day | Qatar Automated Clearing House for batch payroll, bill payments, and retail transfers |
| QMP | Instant | Qatar Mobile Payment system for instant P2P and merchant payments |
Major banks in Qatar
Good to know
QNB is the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa by assets.
Qatar uses the Qatari Riyal (QAR), which is pegged to the US dollar.
QATCH supports both credit transfers and direct debits for corporate and retail customers.
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