To transfer money, you will need the following details of the person or organization you are paying:
- The name of the person or business you are paying.
- The six-digit sort code of the account you are paying.
- The eight-digit account number of the account you are paying.
- The date you want the payment to be made.
- A payment reference (often your name or customer number) to let them know the money came from you.
- Sometimes you will need the name and address of the bank you are sending the money to. This helps them to check that the sort code is correct.
If you are sending money to another persons account, you will also need to know their name, account number, and routing number. If you are sending an international bank transfer, you will need additional information such as the recipients name and address, bank account number, and the banks SWIFT BIC. It is important to double-check all details, even if preloaded by your bank, to avoid sending money to the wrong account.
