What is a sort code in banking information?

Topic summary

  • Main issue: During Shopify Payments setup, a user is asked to provide a sort code in the Banking information section and asks what it is and where to find it.

  • Clarification: A sort code is a six-digit number used in the United Kingdom and Ireland to identify a specific bank and branch for domestic transfers.

  • How to find it: It appears on checks/cheques and bank statements, can be seen in online banking, or obtained from bank customer service. On a check, it is printed at the bottom, typically near or to the right of the account number.

  • Open question: Another participant asked if the same sort code and account number can be used across multiple Shopify stores. No answer was provided, so this remains unresolved.

Summarized with AI on December 30. AI used: gpt-5.

I’m in the payments section trying to configure my Shopify Payments and in the “Banking information” i’ts asking me for the “SORT CODE” … what is the sort code ?? where can I find it ??

Hi, there!

A SORT code is a six-digit number used in the United Kingdom and Ireland to identify a bank and branch in domestic transactions.

Your SORT code is usually printed on your checks or bank statements. You can check your online banking platform or contact your bank’s customer service for assistance. If you have a checkbook, you can find the sort code at the bottom of each check, often to the right of the account number.

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Hi,

Can this sort code and account number be used on multiple Shopify store?

Thank you