Where to find the tax identification number
Summary: Use the country sheets below to see where your tax identification number (TIN) appears on common documents such as ID cards, passports, or tax letters. Scroll to your country to preview the PDF or open it in a new tab.
The country sheets show real examples and highlight the exact field where your tax identification number is printed. Review the images and notes before submitting your details to Bitvavo.
Where to find the tax identification number
🇳🇱 Netherlands — Where to find your BSN
The Dutch tax number is called BSN (burgerservicenummer), shown on passports, ID cards, and driving licences.
Passport (Model 2021)
Passport (Model 2014)
Passport (Model 2011)
Passport (Model 2006)
ID Card (Models 2014 and 2011)
ID Card (Model 2006)
Driving Licence (after 2014 and 2013)
Driving Licence (2006–2013 and 2002–2006)
🇩🇪 Germany — Where to find your IdNr
The German tax ID (Steueridentifikationsnummer or IdNr) is an 11-digit number shown on official tax correspondence.
Identification Number Letter
🇧🇪 Belgium — Where to find your national register number
In Belgium, the tax identification number is your Rijksregisternummer / Numéro de registre national.
Identity Card
Social Security Card
Residence Card & Car Register Certificate (for Foreign Residents)
🇫🇷 France — Where to find your numéro fiscal
The French tax number (numéro fiscal) appears on official tax forms and notices.
Income Tax Declaration Form
Tax Notice (Avis d’impôt)
🇪🇸 Spain — Where to find your NIF/NIE
Your Spanish tax identification number is called NIF (for citizens) or NIE (for foreign residents).
Personal Identity Card (DNI)
Electronic Identity Card
Foreigners Resident Card (TIE)
New Driving License
Tax Identification Card
Social Security Card
Other - Where can I find my tax identification number?
You can find details on how to locate your tax identification number for your country on the official European Commission website: Tax Identification Number (TIN) portal .
Your tax identification number is issued by your national tax authority.
In some countries, it is printed on your ID card, passport, or driver’s
license.
You can expand the table below to see where to find it for each country/region.
Netherlands (BSN)
Abbreviation / native name: BTW-nummer
Where to find it: Passport; driving license; national ID card.
Belgium
Abbreviation / native name: Numéro National (NN)
Where to find it: Back of the Belgian ID card (for Belgian citizens) and residence permit.
Germany
Abbreviation / native name: Identifikationsnummer (IdNr.) / Steuernummer
Where to find it: Letter from the Bundeszentralamt für Steuern (not printed on ID documents).
Spain
Abbreviation / native name: DNI (residents); NIE (foreigners)
Where to find it: Driving license; national ID card.
France
Abbreviation / native name: Numéro fiscal de référence / SPI
Where to find it: Pre-printed income tax declaration forms; tax notices (income, property, residence taxes).
Italy
Abbreviation / native name: Codice fiscale
Where to find it: Health card and TIN (Codice Fiscale) card.
Austria
Abbreviation / native name: UID (Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer)
Where to find it: Issued separately on the tax assessment; not printed on ID documents. May change after change of residence.
Azores
Abbreviation / native name: —
Where to find it: Check your local tax authority's website for guidance.
Bulgaria
Abbreviation / native name: ДДС номер (VAT number)
Where to find it: Passport, driving license, national ID card, or Certificate of Fiscal Residence.
Canary Islands
Abbreviation / native name: DNI (citizens); NIF/NIE (foreigners)
Where to find it: National ID; driving license.
Croatia
Abbreviation / native name: OIB (Osobni identifikacijski broj)
Where to find it: Certificate of personal identification number; Income Tax Return (not on standard ID documents).
Cyprus
Abbreviation / native name: TIC (Tax Identification Code)
Where to find it: Passport; driving license; residence permit. Issued upon registration with the Tax Authority database.
Czech Republic
Abbreviation / native name: Personal number
Where to find it: Passport; driving license; national ID card.
Denmark
Abbreviation / native name: CPR-nummer
Where to find it: Passport; driving license; health insurance document.
Estonia
Abbreviation / native name: Isikukood
Where to find it: Passport; driving license; national ID card.
Finland
Abbreviation / native name: HETU (henkilötunnus); ALV nro (VAT)
Where to find it: Passport; driving license; national ID card.
French Guiana
Abbreviation / native name: —
Where to find it: Check your local tax authority's website for guidance.
Greece
Abbreviation / native name: ΑΦΜ (Arithmós Forologikoú Mitroou)
Where to find it: Tax documents such as Tax Completeness Status, annual Tax Refund Status, or Certification of Issued TIN.
Guadeloupe
Abbreviation / native name: —
Where to find it: Check your local tax authority's website for guidance.
Iceland
Abbreviation / native name: Kennitala
Where to find it: Driving license, debit cards, bank statements, and tax returns.
Ireland
Abbreviation / native name: PPS No
Where to find it: Tax return forms (TIN not printed on official identification documents).
Latvia
Abbreviation / native name: Personas kods (PIC); PVN maksātāja numurs (VAT)
Where to find it: Passport; driving license; national ID card. Latvia uses the Personal Identification Code (PIC) as the TIN.
Liechtenstein
Abbreviation / native name: PEID Nummer
Where to find it: National ID card.
Lithuania
Abbreviation / native name: Asmens kodas (Personal Code)
Where to find it: Passport; driving license; national ID card.
Luxembourg
Abbreviation / native name: Matricule
Where to find it: Not printed on official ID documents; available on the social security identification card.
Madeira
Abbreviation / native name: NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal)
Where to find it: Check your local tax authority's website for guidance.
Malta
Abbreviation / native name: Personal identification number
Where to find it: Passport; national ID. (For Maltese nationals: 8-character format on ID. For non-Maltese nationals: 9-digit format.)
Martinique
Abbreviation / native name: Numéro fiscal de référence / SPI
Where to find it: Same as France (tax forms and notices). Check your local tax authority's website for guidance.
Mayotte
Abbreviation / native name: —
Where to find it: Check your local tax authority's website for guidance.
Norway
Abbreviation / native name: Fødselsnummer (National Identity Number)
Where to find it: National ID card; also stated on the D-number document.
Poland
Abbreviation / native name: PESEL
Where to find it: Passport; national ID card. PESEL applies to residents; 10-digit TIN for registered taxpayers/entities.
Portugal
Abbreviation / native name: NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal)
Where to find it: National ID card; issued by the Portuguese Tax Administration.
Réunion
Abbreviation / native name: —
Where to find it: Check your local tax authority's website for guidance.
Romania
Abbreviation / native name: Codul de înregistrare fiscală
Where to find it: Passport; national ID card; residence permit.
Slovakia
Abbreviation / native name: Rodné číslo (Personal No.)
Where to find it: Passport; national ID card.
Slovenia
Abbreviation / native name: Davčna številka
Where to find it: Certificate of entry into the tax register; Certificate of residence (not printed on IDs).
Sweden
Abbreviation / native name: Personnummer (registered) / Samordningsnummer (unregistered)
Where to find it: Passport; driving license; national ID card; residence permit.
Switzerland
Abbreviation / native name: Numéro AVS (FR) / AHV-Nummer (DE)
Where to find it: From employer (if employed), health insurance card (if insured in Switzerland), or the compensation fund. Not printed on ID documents.
FAQs
Do I need to provide my tax identification number to verify my Bitvavo account?
You may be asked to provide your tax identification number to meet regulatory requirements. If requested, enter it exactly as it appears on your official documents.
What if I can’t find my tax identification number on the examples?
You can contact your local tax authority or check recent tax letters. If your country issues multiple identifiers, make sure you provide the one labeled as a tax identification number (or the local equivalent shown in the country sheet).
Which documents usually show my tax identification number?
You’ll typically find it on tax assessment letters, social security or national ID cards (where applicable), or on online portals from your tax authority. The country sheets above highlight common locations.
Can Bitvavo confirm that the number I found is correct?
Bitvavo can’t validate or confirm your tax identification number. If you’re unsure, double-check with your tax authority before submitting the number in Bitvavo.
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