IBAN in United Kingdom
United Kingdom IBANs are 22 characters long, starting with GB. Below you'll find the format, an example, and 6 major banks with SWIFT codes.
United Kingdom IBAN Format
British Pound · GBP
United Kingdom IBAN Structure
2-letter country code + 2 check digits + 4-char bank code + 6-digit sort code + 8-digit account number
How Bitwage Pays United Kingdom
Bitwage routes United Kingdom contractor payments via stablecoin rails or local bank transfer. You enter the contractor's IBAN and SWIFT code; Bitwage handles FX conversion and routing.
See all United Kingdom payment railsMajor Banks in United Kingdom with SWIFT Codes
Click any bank for a bank-specific IBAN example and payment instructions.
| Bank | SWIFT / BIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | BARCGB22 | IBAN guide |
| Lloyds Bank | LOYDGB2L | IBAN guide |
| NatWest | NWBKGB2L | IBAN guide |
| HSBC UK | MIDLGB22 | IBAN guide |
| Monzo | MONZGB2L | IBAN guide |
| Starling Bank | SRLGGB3L | IBAN guide |
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United Kingdom IBAN FAQ
Common questions about United Kingdom IBAN format, validation, and international payments.
United Kingdom IBANs are 22 characters long and always start with GB. The structure is: 2-letter country code + 2 check digits + 4-char bank code + 6-digit sort code + 8-digit account number. An example United Kingdom IBAN looks like: GB29 NWBK 6016 1331 9268 19.
United Kingdom is not in the SEPA zone, so international transfers require both the IBAN and the bank's SWIFT international wire transfer BIC code. Bitwage collects both automatically when you add a recipient.
Bitwage can route payments to United Kingdom via stablecoin rails (USDC) — faster than a SWIFT international wire transfer wire and without flat fees. Or use our {{link:products/contractor-payments}} platform to compare available rails.
A valid United Kingdom IBAN is exactly 22 characters, starts with GB, and passes the mod-97 check digit algorithm. Bitwage validates all IBANs automatically before routing any payment — preventing misdirected funds. For batch payments, use {{link:products/masspay}} with CSV upload.
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