What’s BSC, BSB, or ABA when transferring money internationally?
A BSC, or Bank Sort Code, is a unique 6-digit code that identifies banks and branches throughout the United Kingdom. It can be compared to the American Bankers Association (ABA) number that’s used in the United States or a Bank State Branch (BSB) number used in Australia. The first two numbers in the code indicate the bank, while the remaining four numbers identify the branch. This ensures that your money will go exactly where it needs to go, and it will move swiftly and securely from your bank to your recipient’s bank.
You can find a BSC either on your bank statement, your online banking account, or on the back of your debit card. You should ask the recipient of your funds to provide you with their bank’s BSC so you have all the necessary information to transfer funds easily and quickly. Whether you are transferring money into the UK from another country or you are transferring money from one bank to another within the UK, you will need to provide a BSC.