UK & Irish Bank Data Extracts

Download comprehensive UK (EISCD) and Irish (NSC) bank and sort code data files. Complete database extracts at the best prices in the market.

What is EISCD & NSC?

EISCD (Extended Industry Sort Code Directory) is the comprehensive database of all UK bank sort codes, maintained by Vocalink (now part of Mastercard). It contains detailed information about every active sort code in the United Kingdom.

NSC (Irish National Sort Code) database contains all Irish bank sort codes with complete branch details, maintained by the Irish Payment Services Organisation (IPSO).

Our data extracts provide you with downloadable files containing both UK and Irish banking data, allowing you to integrate complete UK and Irish banking information directly into your systems without API calls.

Data Included

  • Complete UK & Irish Sort Codes

    All active UK (EISCD) and Irish (NSC) sort codes with full details

  • Bank & Branch Information

    Names, addresses, and contact details

  • Payment Scheme Data

    BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments membership

  • Modulus Algorithms

    Validation rules for account number checking

Why Choose eSortcode for UK & Irish Banking Data?

Better value, more flexibility, comprehensive UK and Irish data

Best Value Pricing

Our UK and Irish banking data extracts offer significantly better value than competitors. Flexible pricing from £159 for a single download down to just £49 per file with annual subscriptions.

Flexible Purchase Options

Unlike fixed subscription tiers, our sliding scale lets you purchase exactly the number of downloads you need—from 1 to 52 per year.

Regular Updates

EISCD data is updated regularly to reflect bank mergers, branch closures, and new sort codes. Download fresh data whenever you need it.

Multiple Formats

Receive data in CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML format—whatever works best for your systems and workflow.

Instant Downloads

Purchase and download immediately—no waiting for physical media or manual processing. Access your data within minutes.

Fully Licensed

All our EISCD data is properly licensed and compliant. Use it with confidence in your commercial applications.

Who Uses EISCD Data Extracts?

Essential data for businesses processing UK payments

Software Developers

Integrate sort code validation and bank lookup functionality directly into applications without external API dependencies.

Financial Institutions

Maintain internal databases for payment processing, fraud detection, and customer onboarding verification systems.

Data Analytics Firms

Enrich datasets with comprehensive UK banking information for market research and business intelligence projects.

Accounting Software

Validate supplier and customer bank details, provide autocomplete functionality, and reduce payment errors.

HR & Payroll Systems

Verify employee bank account details during onboarding and ensure accurate salary payments every time.

International Businesses

Companies outside the UK processing payments to UK accounts need accurate sort code and bank data.

Flexible EISCD Extract Pricing

Choose exactly how many downloads you need—pay only for what you use

Calculate Your EISCD Data Cost

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Downloads Per Year
1
full data files
Price Per Download
£159
per file
Total Annual Cost
£159
per year
Significantly cheaper than competitors
No rigid subscription tiers—true flexibility
Downloads valid for 12 months from purchase
All formats included (CSV, Excel, JSON, XML)
Purchase EISCD Data

Instant download • All formats included • 12 months validity

Popular Purchase Options

Single Purchase

1 Download

£159

Complete UK & Irish banking directory extract per download

Perfect for one-time projects or annual updates to your internal database.

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12 Downloads

£90

Complete UK & Irish banking directory extract per download

Monthly updates. Total cost: £1,080/year

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Best Value

52 Downloads

£49

Complete UK & Irish banking directory extract per download

Weekly updates for mission-critical systems. Total cost: £2,548/year

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Data Specifications

Comprehensive technical details about our UK & Irish data extracts

Database Coverage

  • All active UK sort codes (14,000+) - EISCD database
  • All active Irish sort codes - NSC database
  • Major banks, building societies, and payment institutions
  • Historical records for reference
  • Covers England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland

Data Fields

  • Sort code (6-digit format)
  • Bank name and branch name
  • Full postal address with postcode
  • Telephone and fax numbers
  • Payment scheme participation flags
  • Modulus checking algorithms
  • Bank codes (BIC/SWIFT where applicable)

File Formats

  • CSV - Universal compatibility
  • Excel (XLSX) - Formatted spreadsheet
  • JSON - Modern API integration
  • XML - Enterprise systems
  • UTF-8 encoding for all formats
  • Comprehensive documentation included

Licensing & Usage

  • Commercial usage permitted
  • Internal business use license
  • Integration into software products
  • Redistribution restrictions apply
  • Full terms provided with purchase

Prefer Real-Time API Access?

EISCD data extracts are perfect for offline integration, but if you need real-time validation with always up-to-date data, consider our API services instead.

Our Modulus Checking API provides instant sort code validation at just 2.5p per check—no data file management, no storage requirements, always current.

Data Extract vs API

Update Frequency
Manual download
Always current
Infrastructure
Your servers
Cloud-hosted
Best For
Bulk processing
Real-time validation
Pricing Model
Per download
Pay per use

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