Home Travel and international International Payments BIC and IBAN Current Page

BIC and IBAN

Your International Bank Account Number (IBAN) and Bank Identifier Code (BIC) (also known as SWIFT code) are your account number and sort code written in a standard, internationally recognised format. They help us to process your international payments automatically, making them faster, safer and cheaper.

  • How can I find my IBAN?

    You can find your IBAN by logging on to Online Banking and selecting:  

    • the account you need the IBAN for
    • statements
    • select the statement you need
    • this will download the PDF document displaying the full statement
    • your International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is shown on the right just below your account summary.

    You can find your IBAN by logging on to Online Banking and selecting:  

    • the account you need the IBAN for
    • statements
    • select the statement you need
    • this will download the PDF document displaying the full statement
    • your International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is shown on the right just below your account summary.

  • How can I find my BIC or SWIFT code?

    You can find your BIC (also known as SWIFT code) by logging on to Online Banking and selecting:

    • the account you need the BIC/SWIFT for
    • statements
    • select the statement you need
    • this will download the PDF document displaying the full statement 
    • your Branch Identifier Code (BIC) is shown on your statement just below your account summary.

    You can find your BIC (also known as SWIFT code) by logging on to Online Banking and selecting:

    • the account you need the BIC/SWIFT for
    • statements
    • select the statement you need
    • this will download the PDF document displaying the full statement 
    • your Branch Identifier Code (BIC) is shown on your statement just below your account summary.

  • What's the difference between a BIC and IBAN?

    Your International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is your Bank Account number written in a standard recognised format. Your Bank Identifier Code (BIC) helps overseas banks identify which banks to send money to. 

    Your International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is your Bank Account number written in a standard recognised format. Your Bank Identifier Code (BIC) helps overseas banks identify which banks to send money to. 

  • Why do I have an IBAN/BIC?

    • use your IBAN and BIC to make it easier to receive payments from abroad
    • avoid extra charges when receiving most EU payments
    • make international payments using someone's IBAN and BIC
    • benefit from an automated system with no delays or queries.
    • use your IBAN and BIC to make it easier to receive payments from abroad
    • avoid extra charges when receiving most EU payments
    • make international payments using someone's IBAN and BIC
    • benefit from an automated system with no delays or queries.

  • What is an IBAN number?

    An IBAN is an International Bank Account Number - it's your bank account number in a standard internationally recognised format. It's always specific to your own account and can be found on your statements.

    It's made up of 15 to 30 alpha numeric characters, but the length of an IBAN varies from country to country. 

    Here's an example:

    GB15HBUK40127612345678 - GB = Country Code, 15 = Check number, HBUK = Bank code, 401276 = Sort code, 12345678 = UK account number

    Please note - the bank code, sort code and account number will vary according to your own account. Please check the actual IBAN which is specific to your account, this can be found on your statements.

    An IBAN is an International Bank Account Number - it's your bank account number in a standard internationally recognised format. It's always specific to your own account and can be found on your statements.

    It's made up of 15 to 30 alpha numeric characters, but the length of an IBAN varies from country to country. 

    Here's an example:

    GB15HBUK40127612345678 - GB = Country Code, 15 = Check number, HBUK = Bank code, 401276 = Sort code, 12345678 = UK account number

    Please note - the bank code, sort code and account number will vary according to your own account. Please check the actual IBAN which is specific to your account, this can be found on your statements.

  • What is a BIC or SWIFT code?

    A BIC is the Branch Identifier Code, also known as a SWIFT code, it helps overseas banks identify which bank to send money to.

    It's made up of 8 to 11 characters.

    Here's an example:

    HBUKGB4B - HBUK = Bank Code, GB = Country code, 4B = Location Code.

    A BIC is specific to you, so please make sure to check your BIC, this can be found on your statements.

     

     

    A BIC is the Branch Identifier Code, also known as a SWIFT code, it helps overseas banks identify which bank to send money to.

    It's made up of 8 to 11 characters.

    Here's an example:

    HBUKGB4B - HBUK = Bank Code, GB = Country code, 4B = Location Code.

    A BIC is specific to you, so please make sure to check your BIC, this can be found on your statements.