Steps to validate an IBAN
There are two different validations that can be performed to ensure an UK IBAN is correct.
- 01First validation is done using the IBAN's Check Digits using the MOD97 algorithm.
- 02Second layer of validation can be carried out on the domestic sort code and account number combination
- 03Match the sort code against our Bank and Branch code directory to check if it exists
Found the correct IBAN, What to do next
With a Jordanian IBAN verified, take these steps before sending.
- 01Confirm the beneficiary's exact registered name with the Jordanian bank. CBJ rules require name and IBAN to match.
- 02Pair the IBAN with the bank's SWIFT/BIC for any inbound cross-border payment.
- 03Decide the rail. For 24/7 retail payments inside Jordan, CliQ uses aliases (mobile or email) on top of the IBAN. RTGS-JO handles high-value flows.
- 04Confirm the account currency. Jordanian banks commonly hold JOD, USD, and EUR.
- 05For first-time transfers, send a small test value and reconcile against bank confirmation before scaling.
Common transfer mistakes to avoid for Jordan
Exact beneficiary name
Must match bank records exactly to avoid rejection or delays
Correct SWIFT/BIC code
Ensures the payment routes to the right bank.
Currency match
Sending the wrong currency can trigger extra fees or failed transfers.
Active account details
Outdated or inactive accounts can result in returned payments.
IBAN Rules in Jordan
- 01IBAN is mandatory in Jordan for every domestic and cross-border bank transfer, in force since the Central Bank of Jordan mandated it in February 2014.
- 02The 30-character Jordanian IBAN begins with JO, two check digits, a 4-character bank code, a 4-digit branch code, and an 18-digit account number.
- 03Legacy account numbers exist inside banks but IBAN is the required format for every interbank movement. CliQ, Jordan's instant payment service, lets users address payments by mobile number or email, but the underlying settlement still uses IBAN. The same Jordanian IBAN works for inbound wires through SWIFT, RTGS-JO settlement, and ACH-routed payroll batches.
Jordan Payment Schemes
Jordan's payment system is operated by the Central Bank of Jordan and the Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC).
- 01RTGS-JO (Real-Time Gross Settlement Jordan), Central Bank of Jordan, RTGS for high-value interbank payments, re-launched on a closed VPN on 23 April 2024.
- 02ACH, CBJ and JoPACC, bulk retail and batch transfers.
- 03ECC (Electronic Cheque Clearing), CBJ and JoPACC, cheque clearing.
- 04CliQ, JoPACC, 24/7 instant payment system with alias-based addressing, launched June 2020, ISO 20022.
- 05JoMoPay (Jordan Mobile Payments Switch), JoPACC, national mobile wallet and payment switch, launched 2014.
- 06eFAWATEERcom, JoPACC, national bill presentment and payment.
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Disclaimer
This tool is provided for informational purposes only. Xflow does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of results. Always verify account details directly with your bank or beneficiary before initiating any transfer. Xflow is not liable for any losses arising from incorrect IBAN usage.
Last Reviewed: 26/05/2026