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What does a sort code mean in banking?

Writer Emma Jordan

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.

How to sort bank branch by ZIP code?

Use the “Search” box to filter by city, branch, address or sort code number. Click on the sort-code number link in the table below to navigate to it and see all the information about it (address, telephone number, zip code, etc.).

Where can I find my sort code in the UK?

This website provides a quick and easy way to find the sort code of banks in the United Kingdom. You can get your sort code and the bank account number from a check for that account. You can also get these details from the financial institution where the bank account is held.

Are there any exceptions to the sort code 99?

Exceptions include: 99 – used by Irish permanent tsb, the former Bank of Scotland/Halifax (Ireland), and for clearing accounts for major international banks. It should also be noted that, in the Republic, the trading name of Danske Bank is National Irish Bank.

What is the sort code for Nedbank Limited?

The numbering ranges for both are complementary, but do not overlap. The sort code, which is a six-digit number, is usually formatted as three pairs of numbers, for example 12-34-56. It identifies both the bank and the branch where the account is held.

What kind of sort code does Danske Bank use?

99 – used by Irish permanent tsb, the former Bank of Scotland/Halifax (Ireland), and for clearing accounts for major international banks. It should also be noted that, in the Republic, the trading name of Danske Bank is National Irish Bank. The British and Irish sort codes are only used for domestic money transfers.