The suffix is automatically allocated by Voca, and are numbered in sequence starting with 01 for the first subbranch. In some cases, the first digit of the sort code identifies the bank itself and in other cases the first 2 digits identify the bank.
It identifies both the bank, and the branch where the account is held. Fields
Each branch or bank office on the ISCD is identified by either a sorting code, BIC (bank identifier code) or both. All bank offices participating in the CHAPS Euro service must have a BIC , however not every bank office with a BIC necessarily participates in CHAPS Euro.
Cheque and Credit Clearing Company is the appointed clearance organisations in the UK.