sort code

British  

noun

1. a sequence of numbers printed on a cheque or embossed on a bank or building-society card that identifies the branch holding the account

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Example Sentences

He said he had given his correct name, address and Barclays account number in Cambridge to his solicitor, but the last two digits of his sort code were incorrect.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2019

The money went straight to another Barclays customer, also in the Cambridge area who, alarmingly, had an account with the same number as Teich, though a slightly different sort code.

From The Guardian • Dec. 7, 2019

Peter Teich, 74, from Cambridge gave his solicitor the wrong sort code and the money was mistakenly transferred to another Barclays customers account, who refused to return it.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2019

At the moment, anyone wanting to transfer money is asked for the recipient’s account name, account number and sort code.

From The Guardian • Dec. 7, 2019

"I provided the sort code of the wrong Barclays branch. But my error fades into near insignificance when considered in the context of Barclays' conduct."

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2019