Many European countries use the IBAN as a means of identifying bank account numbers, but transfers to, amongst others, the United States and Australia make use of the BIC Codes. The British sort code is only used for domestic money transfers.
This standard was revised in 2003 and again in 2007 when it was split into two parts. Weekly updates ensure you have the most up-to-date UK payments information on the market. Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate information, users acknowledge that we accepts no liability what so ever with respect to its accuracy.
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.