IBAN Numbers - HELP!

[Melvil]

I'm selling something to someone in Spain. They are requesting I give them my IBAN number to transfer the funds - I've seen that it stands for INternational BANking number but apart from that I'm stumped - do you know how I find out what my one is? (is it the same as the account no?)

Cheers,

Mel.

 

[Crackle]

Ring your bank and they will tell you what the IBAN number is for your bank/account. Had to do exactly the same myself a few years ago.

 

[Fnaar]

I'm selling something to someone in Spain. They are requesting I give them my IBAN number to transfer the funds - I've seen that it stands for INternational BANking number but apart from that I'm stumped - do you know how I find out what my one is? (is it the same as the account no?)

Cheers,

Mel.

I had that in the summer... thought it might have been something predictable or already within the info I ususally have... however, I PHONED MY BANK, AND THEY GAVE ME ONE (OO'ER) over the phone....

 

[fossyant]

Ask your bank. It contanis your bank account and sorting code plus a few other bits and bobs.....

 

[Riding in Circles]

You will be able to get it from your bank, it should be on your bank statement really. It is the international version of your account number.

 

[Melvil]

Cheers all!

Will do.

Mel.

 

[Melvil]

Oh - one more thing - just because I'm paranoid - it's not possible to scam someone by using their IBAN number is it? I do worry about these things...

 

[Fnaar]

Oh - one more thing - just because I'm paranoid - it's not possible to scam someone by using their IBAN number is it? I do worry about these things...

I was worried. Mine was to Italy, so I took the plunge and all was well. But I would'nt do it to Nigeria, for example, personally....

 

[punkypossum]

Mine is on my statements...

 

[snorri]

I do worry about these things...

Don't worry, be happy
I have sent money using IBAN codes and never had any problem.............................so far.

 

[Mr Pig]

I used to sell stuff to Johny foreigner but I gave that malarkey up. More hassle than the bus load of chimpanzees.

 

[Globalti]

Has the buyer in Spain offered to overpay you, the idea being that you pay the extra to his pal in London and pocket a commission?

There are lots of Nigerians in Spain. They like the religion and the weather.

 

[Melvil]

Has the buyer in Spain offered to overpay you, the idea being that you pay the extra to his pal in London and pocket a commission?

There are lots of Nigerians in Spain. They like the religion and the weather.

Not yet but I'm keeping my eyes peeled!