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Bank Sort Code Overview
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- History and Purpose
- Sort codes were introduced in UK banking system in early 20th century
- Initially used for manual cheque processing by clearing banks
- 6-digit sort code introduced in 1957 for automated systems
- Replaced by IBAN in other countries, called Bankleitzahl in Germany
- Structure and Usage
- Sort codes are 6-digit numbers in format 08-92-86
- First two digits identify banking group
- Last two digits identify specific bank branch
- More important than account number for money transfers
- Finding and Verification
- Found on bank statements, cheques, and bank correspondence
- Can be verified online using sort code checker
- Best to ask recipient for their sort code
- IBAN can be used to find account number and sort code
- International Comparison
- IBAN (International Bank Account Number) used internationally
- SWIFT system used for UK-to-UK international transfers
- IBAN can be up to 37 digits long, starting with country letters