The International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is an international standard for identifying bank accounts across national borders with a minimal risk of propagating transcription errors. It identifies both the bank, and the branch where the account is held. It identifies both the bank, and the branch where the account is held. The sort code, which is a six-digit number, is usually formatted as three pairs of numbers, for example, 12-34-56. Although sort codes in both countries have the same format, they are regulated by different authorities as each country has its own banking system. This sort code checker is provided for informational purposes only.