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title: "Receiver's account no. 'XXXXXX' wasn't recognized as a valid IBAN number"
description: "You seem to be trying to create a payment where the payment type you have selected requires that the receiver's bank account number must be stated as an IBAN number, but the account number is not recognized as a valid…"
url: "https://amcbanking.com/kb/10522-2/"
updated: "2025-01-23"
category: ERP systems / D365 Business Central / Errors
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# Receiver's account no. 'XXXXXX' wasn't recognized as a valid IBAN number

You seem to be trying to create a payment where the payment type you have selected requires that the receiver's bank account number must be stated as an IBAN number, but the account number is not recognized as a valid IBAN number.

Please check the receiver's Bank account number.

[Website](https://www.nordea.com/en/our-services/cashmanagement/iban-validator-and-information/iban-countries/) showing structure of IBAN numbers in different countries.