Yes, as long as they are different banks. My old bank (from a loooong time ago) just assigned numbers based on the number of accounts at that specific branch. The next town did the same – so you can see there would be duplicates. I suspect most banks nowadays use a unique number across the whole network.

Is sort code unique?

For every account you have, you will have a unique account number, and this cannot be transferred to a new bank or different account. A bank account number is only ever useful if it has a sort code with it, as it is unidentifiable otherwise.

Is there a sort code for a bank?

In some cases, the first digit of the sort code identifies the bank itself and in other cases the first 2 digits identify the bank. Although there is a strong correlation between BIC Codes and sort codes, sort codes are not explicitly encoded into BIC codes (although they are encoded into IBANs).

How many sort codes does Halifax Bank have?

Halifax Bank has 2524 current sort codes. A sort code is the name given by both the British and Irish banking industry to the bank codes which are used to route money transfers between banks within their respective countries via their respective clearance organisations. The six-digit sort code number…

What is the sort code for AIB Bank?

The six-digit sort code number and an identifier for both the bank and the branch where the bank account is held. In some cases, the first digit of the sort code identifies the bank itself and in other cases the first 2 digits identify the bank.

How many sort codes does the Royal Bank of Scotland have?

The Royal Bank Of Scotland Plc – Sort Codes. The Royal Bank Of Scotland Plc has 1455 current sort codes. A sort code is the name given by both the British and Irish banking industry to the bank codes which are used to route money transfers between banks within their respective countries via their respective clearance organisations.