EISCD Data File - Complete UK Sort Code Directory

Access over 20,000 UK sort codes with complete bank details. Download or integrate via API with weekly updates. Official authorized distributor.

20,000+

Sort Codes

Weekly

Updates

File Formats

100%

UK Coverage

What is the EISCD?

The Extended Industry Sort Code Directory is the definitive UK bank branch reference database

The EISCD (Extended Industry Sort Code Directory) is the authoritative database of all UK sort codes with complete bank branch information. It's the standard reference used by financial institutions, payment processors, and businesses across the UK.

Each entry includes sort code, bank name, branch name, full address, BIC/SWIFT code, contact details, and supported payment types (BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments). Updated weekly to reflect new branches, closures, and changes.

Access the EISCD via our API

Download the complete file or weekly changes - you decide

EISCD API

Programmatic access via RESTful API. Retrieve full file weekly or incremental updates, to integrate directly into your applications. Full EISCD files available in TXT, CSV, XML or XLSX format. Incremental changes available in TXT format.

RESTful API
OpenAPI 3.0
TXT, CSV, XML or XLSX

Why Choose Mintly for Your EISCD Data?

Authorized distributor with reliable delivery and flexible access options

Authorized Distributor

Official EISCD authorized distributor. Get legitimate, trustworthy data directly from a recognized source.

Weekly Updates

Updated every week with new branches, closures, and changes. Stay current with the latest UK banking landscape.

Multiple Formats

Available in CSV, XML, XLSX, and TXT formats. Choose the format that works best for your systems.

API Access

OpenAPI 3.0 compliant REST API for programmatic access. Download full datasets or weekly changes.

Cloud Hosted

24/7/365 availability. Download or access via API anytime from anywhere. No maintenance required on your end.

Complete Coverage

100% coverage of all active UK sort codes. Over 20,000 entries including all banks and building societies.

EISCD vs Manual Maintenance

Why maintaining your own sort code database doesn't make sense

Factor	Mintly EISCD	Manual Database
Data completeness	20,000+ sort codes	Varies, often incomplete
Update frequency How often is data refreshed?	Weekly automated	Manual, infrequent
Staff time required Hours per week maintaining data	Zero - fully automated	10-20 hours/week
Data accuracy	Official source	Prone to errors
API access Programmatic integration		Needs IT/Development support
Multiple file formats CSV, XML, XLSX, TXT		Limited formats
Includes BIC/SWIFT codes		Often missing
Support & documentation	Full UK support	No support

What's Included in the EISCD

Comprehensive data for every UK sort code

Complete Bank Branch Information

Each EISCD entry contains detailed information about UK bank branches. Use it for sort code lookup, bank name identification, address verification, and payment routing. Perfect for financial software, payment systems, and business applications.

Need account number validation too? Our Bank Account Checker API combines EISCD data with modulus checking to validate complete bank account details.

Data Fields Included

Sort code - 6-digit bank branch identifier
Bank name - Full legal name of the bank
Branch name - Specific branch identifier
Full address - Complete postal address
BIC/SWIFT code - International bank identifier

Additional Information

Contact details - Phone, fax where available
Payment types - BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments, DD
Status flags - Active, closed, redirected branches
Change tracking - Weekly delta files available
Historical data - Track changes over time

EISCD Pricing

Simple licensing for organizations of any size

EISCD Data File

£1,990 /year

Buy the Extended Industry Sort Code Directory (EISCD) data file and get weekly updates. Ideal if you want to process your own data files and have complete control. The EISCD contains sort code data for all UK and Northern Ireland finance institutions.

Over 20,000 bank branches with sort codes, address and contact data
Contains payment scheme participation for BACS, Faster Payments, ICS and CHAPS for each sort code.
Updated weekly. Get the whole file, or just the weekly changes.
Secure download or access via API.
Available in CSV, TXT, XLSX or XML format.
Single site licence allows use at one site.

Important Licensing Information

EISCD licensing allows use throughout your entire organization. The whole organization must access the same original copy - redistribution to separate entities is not permitted. See our EISCD Terms & Conditions for full details.

Need help choosing? Contact our team for guidance on which access method and licensing option is right for your use case.

Ready to Access the Complete UK Sort Code Directory?

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Authorized distributor • Weekly updates • Multiple formats • API access

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