CZK
Kč
Czech Koruna
Official currency of Czech Republic
ISO Country Code
CZ
Decimal Places
2 / 4
Subunit
haléř
Payment Methods Available
Payment Options
Available payment methods and requirements
Choose the right payment method for your needs
Priority Payment
Fast processing with priority serviceM | SWIFT |
|---|---|
Cut-off Time (UK) | 08:30 |
D | Same Day |
M | No limit |
D | Any (excluding sanctioned) |
Trace | Available |
Recall | Available |
Ultimate Payer Displayed | Available |
Required Fields
Field requirements for this payment methodRecipient Name
Recipient Address
Recipient City
Recipient Bank Code
BIC/SWIFT
IBAN
Standard Payment
Standard payment processingM | CERTIS |
|---|---|
Cut-off Time (UK) | 08:30 |
D | Same Day |
M | 1,000,000 CZK |
D | Czech Republic |
Trace | Not Available |
Recall | Not Available |
Ultimate Payer Displayed | Not Available |
Required Fields
Field requirements for this payment methodRecipient Name
Recipient Address
Recipient City
Recipient Bank Code
BIC/SWIFT
Account Number
IBAN
Currency Holidays
Currency settlements pause on public or bank holidays.
Currency Holiday Calendar
Official non-business days for this currency- Sep
28
2025Czech Statehood Day
In 35 daysSunday, September 28, 2025
- Oct
28
2025Independent Czechoslovak State Day
In 65 daysTuesday, October 28, 2025
- Nov
17
2025Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
In 85 daysMonday, November 17, 2025
- Dec
24
2025Christmas Eve
In 122 daysWednesday, December 24, 2025
- Dec
25
2025Christmas Day
In 123 daysThursday, December 25, 2025
- Dec
26
2025St. Stephen's Day
In 124 daysFriday, December 26, 2025
Account Format
Standards for account numbers and IBAN
Account Format & Structure
Standardised format for financial accounts with this currencyFormat Standards
| Format Type | Structure Pattern |
|---|---|
BBAN Basic Bank Account Number | XXXX-YYYYYYYYYY/ZZZZ |
IBAN International Bank Account Number | CZKK BBBB PPPP PPCC CCCC CCCC Format Key LegendK:IBAN check digits B:National bank code P:Account number prefix C:Account number |
Example Accounts
| Account Type | Example Format |
|---|---|
B Bank Code | 0800 |
A Account Number | 0000192000145399 |
B BBAN | 0000192000145399/0800 |
I IBAN | CZ6508000000192000145399 |
Always double-check account formats before initiating payments to ensure successful transactions.
Additional Notes
Important information and special considerations
Special Considerations
Important notes and requirements for CZK paymentsPlease review these important notes before processing payments in CZK
1
CZK accounts use a structured BBAN format with bank code and account number.2
IBAN is required for SWIFT payments; local payments use BBAN.3
Non-ASCII characters are not supported in SWIFT messages.4
SWIFT character set includes: letters, numbers, spaces, and symbols / – ? : ( ) . , ‘ +5
Non-ASCII characters will be transformed or removed based on domestic and SWIFT restrictions.6
Non-supported characters will be transformed to EBCDIC equivalent or removed on a best endeavors basis in order to comply with the restrictions of the Swift payment network. The permitted characters on the Swift network are letters, numbers, spaces and the following symbols: / – ? : ( ) . , ‘ +
For more information about payment requirements for CZK, contact your account manager or refer to the latest regulations.
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