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LEI Validator

Validate 20-character Legal Entity Identifiers (ISO 17442). Verify format, LOU prefix, and MOD 97-10 check digits.

Enter an LEI above to validate

We'll verify format, length, LOU prefix, and check digits

What we check

Format Check

Validating alphanumeric character set

Length Verification

Checking for exactly 20 characters

LOU Prefix & Structure

Verifying LOU ID prefix and check digit range (02-98)

MOD 97-10 Verification

Validating check digits using ISO 7064 MOD 97-10

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LEI Validator: Check Legal Entity Identifiers (ISO 17442)

Learn what LEIs are, how the ISO 17442 format works, and how to validate Legal Entity Identifiers.

What Is a Legal Entity Identifier?

A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies legal entities participating in financial transactions worldwide. Introduced after the 2008 financial crisis, the LEI system provides transparency by making it possible to identify every party in a financial transaction.

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