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What is UK Sort Code?

A UK SORT Code is a six-digit numerical code, which is used to identify the particular UK bank branch location of the bank where the account is held.

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Format of Halifax Sort Code

Halifax or any banks in the United Kingdom A sort code is a six-digit number that is typically formatted as three pairs of numbers, such as 12-34-56.

The Structure is-

4

0

X

X

X

X

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  • 40 - First two digits is bank code. Any Halifax Sort Code start with 40.

  • XXXX - The following four digits are a unique identifier number that specifies the specific bank branch location.

    • * In some cases, the first digit of the UK sort code is used to identify the bank.

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    COUNTRYWIDE BASINGSTOKE BRANCH, HALIFAX SORT CODE

    Sort Code : 11-19-18
    Branch : COUNTRYWIDE BASINGSTOKE
    City Name : LEEDS

    EDINBURGH GYLE CENTRE BRANCH, HALIFAX SORT CODE

    Sort Code : 11-45-91
    Branch : EDINBURGH GYLE CENTRE
    City Name : LEEDS

    FRASERBURGH BRANCH, HALIFAX SORT CODE

    Sort Code : 11-46-82
    Branch : FRASERBURGH
    City Name : LEEDS

    WOLVERHAMPTON SCHOOL ST BRANCH, HALIFAX SORT CODE

    Sort Code : 11-08-64
    Branch : WOLVERHAMPTON SCHOOL ST
    City Name : LEEDS

    FARNBOROUGH (HANTS) BRANCH, HALIFAX SORT CODE

    Sort Code : 11-03-06
    Branch : FARNBOROUGH (HANTS)
    City Name : LEEDS

    DUDLEY CASTLE STREET BRANCH, HALIFAX SORT CODE

    Sort Code : 11-02-47
    Branch : DUDLEY CASTLE STREET
    City Name : LEEDS

    MUSWELL HILL 400 M'HILL B BRANCH, HALIFAX SORT CODE

    Sort Code : 11-05-42
    Branch : MUSWELL HILL 400 M'HILL B
    City Name : LEEDS

    DINNINGTON (HPS) BRANCH, HALIFAX SORT CODE

    Sort Code : 11-68-21
    Branch : DINNINGTON (HPS)
    City Name : LEEDS

    BUCKIE (114839) BRANCH, HALIFAX SORT CODE

    Sort Code : 11-48-39
    Branch : BUCKIE (114839)
    City Name : LEEDS

    UK Bank Sort Code


    What is Sort Code for UK Bank?

    Sort codes are domestic bank codes used in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland to route money transfers between financial institutions. They are six-digit hierarchical numerical addresses that specify clearing banks, clearing systems, regions, large financial institutions, groups of financial institutions, and, eventually, individual branches.


    Formation of UK SORT Code:

    The UK Sort Code is a six-digit unique code that is formatted into three pairs separated by hyphens, for example: 23-45-78.

    • The First Two Digits: Bank identifier and
    • The Next Four Digits: Branch Location.

    Example: Breakdown of the UK Sort Code

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

    6

    7

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    Branch Location


    Applications for UK Bank Sort Codes

    The applications of the UK Bank SHORT code are as follows:

    • It is used to identify where a payment originates and confirm that it is being sent to a valid bank/financial institution that accepts the payment type.
    • The sort code is also used to route the payment to the appropriate organization and to identify who will settle the payment.

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