| Format/length: | 8 characters |
| HES item: | |
| National Codes: | |
| Default Codes: |
Notes:
A reference number that uniquely identifies this bank account within this branch of a UK bank.
References:
UK Government Data Standards Catalogue (GDSC), Version 2.0, Agreed 01.01.02. GDSC:
http://www.govtalk.gov.uk/gdsc/html/default.htm
UK BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER is the same as attribute FINANCIAL ACCOUNT NUMBER where FINANCIAL ACCOUNT TYPE equals 'a. UK Bank Account'.
UK Government Data Standards Catalogue
| Data Element | UK Bank Account Number |
| Is Part Of |
Financial Identifiers
Identifiers
|
| Has Parts | |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Status | Release |
| Previous Versions | |
| Later Versions | |
| Date Agreed | 1 January 2002 |
| Meta Data | Value |
| Name | UK Bank Account Number |
| Description | A reference number that uniquely identifies this bank account within this branch of a UK bank. |
| Business Format | 8 characters |
| Element Type | Data Item |
| Validation |
Must be 8 numeric characters right justified with leading zeros added if necessary.
|
| Value | |
| Default Value | |
| Owner | BACS |
| Based On | BACS |
| Verification | |
| Comment |
This item is always associated with UK Bank Branch Sort Code.
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This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | UK BANK ACCOUNT NUMBERS |