Sort Code Checker

Try the BankVal sort code validation for free

ISO 27001 Certified

Enter a sort code number. Click ‘check’ to view the corresponding bank branch information.

Example: try 202741, 20 27 41 or 20-27-41

This is a free demo capped at 10 uses per day.

Institution:
Branch:
Telephone:
Address:
Bacs Credit?
BACS Direct Debit?
CHAPS Accepted?
Faster Payments Accepted?
SWIFT BIC:
CHAPS BIC:

A sort code (or sorting code) is a six digit number used to identify an individual bank branch within the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. For example, the sort code 20-27-41 refers to the Durham branch of Barclays Bank. When you enter a sort code into the above sort code checker tool, you can view information on that bank branch, such as its location, contact details, and what kind of payments it can accept – Direct Debit, Faster Payments, CHAPS, and others.

This tool is a free demo capped at 10 uses per day. If you’re looking to save time and money spent on chasing up bank detail discrepancies, BankVal Enhanced offers fully integrated sort code and account number validation in real time. Discover how you can give your customers a smooth, error-free checkout process.

Bank Account Checker

What could BankVal do for your business?

  • Make sure your payments and Direct Debits work first time
  • Validate sort code and account number combinations instantly
  • Avoid costly admin of chasing up failed payments
  • Meet Bacs validation requirements for processing Direct Debits

Accurate Validation for Frictionless Payments

Easy setup

No software to install. BankVal has a cloud based API, so it can be easily integrated anywhere in your system. Use at point of data capture on your web page, your back office systems and on your paperless Direct Debit page.

Maintenance free

BankVal servers are updated weekly with the latest EISCD sort code data and validation rules. Keep your payments and collections running smoothly.

Expert support

Receive support from our UK-based expert engineers. We’ll help you get up and running and make sure you get the most out of our service. We pride ourselves on our quality support and business knowledge.

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