Some branches have subbranches, also know as non-accounting branches. Also the name of such a code varies. Sorting code and BIC allocation
Members have ranges of sorting codes that they can allocate to bank offices. Clearing requirements
All bank offices participating in any of the following clearings must have a sorting code:
Every bank office with a sorting code does not necessarily participate in all these clearings, however, once a sorting code has been issued to a bank office, the same sorting code will be used in all of the clearings.