diff --git a/erpnext/accounts/doctype/bank_account/bank_account.py b/erpnext/accounts/doctype/bank_account/bank_account.py
index aa18b966707..e71fca256ea 100644
--- a/erpnext/accounts/doctype/bank_account/bank_account.py
+++ b/erpnext/accounts/doctype/bank_account/bank_account.py
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@ class BankAccount(Document):
 
 	def validate(self):
 		self.validate_company()
-		if self.validate_iban:
+
+		if self.iban:
 			self.validate_iban()
 
 	def validate_company(self):