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LEI Validator

Instantly validate LEI stock codes with this free validator built for everyday investors. Includes clear explanations so you can invest with confidence.

Explainer

LEI is short for "Legal Entity Identifier" and is a 20-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies legal entities globally.

Naming Convention

LEI codes are only valid if they follow this naming convention:

First 4 characters
Identifier of the Local Operating Unit (LOU) that issued the LEI
Next 14 characters
Identifier of the Legal Entity
Last 2 characters
Check digits (using the MOD 97-10 algorithm)

Additional Information

Scope
Global
Issuer
Local Operating Units (LOUs), overseen by the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF)
Compliance Standard
ISO 17442

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Explainer

LEI is short for "Legal Entity Identifier" and is a 20-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies legal entities globally.

Naming Convention

LEI codes are only valid if they follow this naming convention:

First 4 characters
Identifier of the Local Operating Unit (LOU) that issued the LEI
Next 14 characters
Identifier of the Legal Entity
Last 2 characters
Check digits (using the MOD 97-10 algorithm)

Additional Information

Scope
Global
Issuer
Local Operating Units (LOUs), overseen by the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF)
Compliance Standard
ISO 17442

Also Useful

Heatmaps
Visualize movement of stocks, markets, indices and more.
Other Stock Code Validators
Validate ISIN, SEDOL, LEI and more.