Bank Account Routing Identifiers

Routing identifier pages explain the account and bank codes used to direct payments domestically and internationally.

This subsection groups account-routing vocabulary that appears in payment instructions.

In this section

• Bank Account Number: Unique Identifier for Bank Account Holders
  A comprehensive guide to understanding bank account numbers, their structure,
• BBAN: Basic Bank Account Number
  An in-depth look at the Basic Bank Account Number (BBAN), its structure,
• BIC: Bank Identifier Code
  The Bank Identifier Code (BIC), also known as SWIFT code, uniquely identifies
• IBAN: International Bank Account Number
  Detailed explanation of IBAN, an international system for identifying
• Routing Number: A Critical Financial Identifier
  A routing number is a nine-digit code used to identify financial institutions
• Sort Code: Banking Identifier for Financial Transactions in the UK
  A Sort Code is a sequence of numbers used in the UK to identify the branch