Short codes used in the Format column, with full names and descriptions.
| Code | Full name | Description |
|---|---|---|
IBAN | International Bank Account Number | ISO 13616 — up to 34 alphanumeric chars; used across SEPA, Middle East, North Africa and many other markets. |
RIB | Relevé d'Identité Bancaire | French/Francophone Africa bank identifier; includes bank code, branch, account, and check key. Often combined with IBAN. |
CLABE | Clave Bancaria Estandarizada | 18-digit Mexican interbank account number (3 bank + 3 city + 11 account + 1 check digit). |
NUBAN | Nigeria Uniform Bank Account Number | 10-digit Nigerian account number standardised by CBN; unique per account across all banks. |
SC+AN | Sort Code + Account Number | UK standard: 6-digit sort code identifies the bank branch; 8-digit account number identifies the account. |
ABA | ABA Routing + Account Number | US standard: 9-digit ABA/routing transit number (identifies the bank) + account number. |
BSB | Bank State Branch + Account Number | Australian standard: 6-digit BSB identifies the bank and branch, followed by the account number. |
IFSC | Indian Financial System Code | 11-character alphanumeric code identifying bank branches in India (NEFT/RTGS/IMPS). |
BCA | Bank Code + Account Number | Generic pattern used in several Asian markets (Singapore, Kenya, Philippines, etc.). |
BBA | Bank/Branch Code + Account Number | Variant used in Japan, Hong Kong, and others where branch code is separate from bank code. |
TIA | Transit + Institution + Account | Canadian pattern: 5-digit transit (branch) + 3-digit institution (bank) + account number. |
AGC | Agência + Conta | Brazilian pattern: agency (branch) code + account number, used in the national banking system. |
CNAPS | China National Advanced Payment System | Domestic Chinese bank account number routed via the CNAPS clearing system. |
CCI | Código de Cuenta Interbancario | 20-digit Peruvian interbank account code. |
RUT | Rol Único Tributario + Account | Chilean tax/ID number used as account identifier in TEF transfers. |
CBU | Clave Bancaria Uniforme / CVU | 22-digit Argentine bank (CBU) or virtual wallet (CVU) account identifier; alias also accepted. |
PHN | Phone Number | Mobile phone number used directly as the payment destination identifier. |
PXY | Proxy / Alias | An alias (phone, email, national ID, QR, or custom token) that resolves to an underlying account. |
PAN | Primary Account Number | 16–19 digit card number on payment cards (ISO/IEC 7812). |
AN | Account Number | Generic local account number where no country-specific standard applies. |
VAR | Varies by Market | Multi-currency / multi-market rail where the identifier format depends on the destination country. |