A RIB, or Relevé d'Identité Bancaire (Bank Identity Statement) in French, is not a number itself but contains a series of numbers that identify a bank account. The number of numbers in a RIB depends on which part of the RIB you're considering.
Components of a RIB and Their Number of Digits
The RIB includes the following numerical data:
- Bank Code: 5 digits
- Branch Code: 5 digits
- Account Number: 11 digits
- RIB Key: 2 digits
Therefore, a complete RIB contains a total of 23 digits.
Clarification on the Question
The original question, "How many numbers is a rib?", is ambiguous. It could be interpreted in two ways:
- The number of digits in a RIB: As explained above, a RIB contains 23 digits.
- The number of ribs in a human body: Most humans have 24 ribs (12 pairs). However, some individuals may have variations due to genetic conditions.
Conclusion
The answer depends on the interpretation of the question. If referring to the bank identifier, the answer is 23 digits. If referring to the human anatomy, the typical answer is 24 ribs.
