An account number is a set of digits used to identify your bank account.
You’ll need your account number and sort code to send and receive money. You may also provide your bank details to companies so that they can pay into your account, like when your employer pays your wages.
How long is an account number?
An account number is eight digits long.
What is a sort code?
A sort code is specific to each bank and usually relates to a branch of that bank. It is six digits long and separated by two hyphens, E.G. 00-00-00. Along with your account number it provides you with a unique set of details to identify your account.
What's an expiry date?
The expiry date is when your card will become inactive. Providing you have used your card within the last 12 months, a new card will be sent out a few weeks prior to your expiration date. When you are sent a new card, you will have new card details, but your account number and sort code will remain the same. A card expiry date helps prevent fraud.
FAQs
An account number usually consists of eight to 17 digits that identify your bank account at your financial institution. Whether you have a savings, money market or checking account, it will have a unique account number that you should keep secure.
How can I know my account number? ›
How Do You Find Out Your Account Number? You can find your bank account number on your bank statements, printed at the bottom of a paper check, or by logging on to the bank's website. If you can't find it in these ways, try visiting a bank branch in person.
How many digits is an account number example? ›
Every bank-related financial transaction requires a routing number and an account number. The routing number identifies the specific bank. The account number (usually 10-12 digits) refers to the client's account.
What is the 16 digit account number? ›
The account number on a debit card technically refers to the 16-digit primary account number (PAN), the unique card identifier located on the front of the card.
Is account number 7 digits? ›
The institution number - three digits - identifies your bank. The account number - seven to twelve digits - identifies your individual account.
Is account number 9 digits? ›
Bank account numbers typically consist of eight to 12 digits, but some account numbers could even contain up to 17 digits.
How to find checking account number? ›
Your account number is located along the bottom of your check, to the right of the routing number and to the left of the check number.
Is my account number on my debit card? ›
Is the checking account number on a debit card? No. The number shown on the debit card is the card number, not the checking account number. The checking account number can be found along the bottom of a check, on a bank statement, or through an online banking platform.
Where is the account number on a card? ›
Most banks also print the bank account number on the front or back of your bank card. However, this is not to be confused with the card number, which is the 16 digit number, usually placed in the middle of your bank card.
How many numbers is an account? ›
While the routing number identifies the financial institution's name, the account number—usually between eight and 12 digits—identifies your account.
The sixteen digits on your card is your debit card number. It is unique to your checking account but different from your account number. You'll have to read off or enter this number when making a purchase over the phone or online.
How do I find out my bank account number? ›
Locating Your Account Number
The first series of numbers printed on the left-hand side of the bottom of a check is the bank's 9-digit routing number. The second series of numbers, usually 10-12 digits, is your account number. The third and shortest series of numbers printed at the bottom is the check number.
Do the zeros in front of an account number matter? ›
Any zeroes appearing to the left of the first non-zero digit (of any integer or decimal) do not affect its value, and can be omitted (or replaced with blanks) with no loss of information.
Is your account number your account ID? ›
The Account ID is the account number or unique identifier that the bank/financial responder has on their records for the account the auditor is confirming.
