Starling Bank UK — Complete Guide 2026

Starling Bank Sort Code 2026 — Account Number, IBAN, and SWIFT

Starling Bank's sort code is 60-83-71. Here's where to find your Starling sort code, account number, IBAN, and SWIFT/BIC — plus how to receive international payments.

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Starling Bank’s sort code is 60-83-71. Every Starling personal and business account uses this sort code. Your individual 8-digit account number makes your account unique within the Starling system.

You will need your sort code and account number to receive a salary, set up direct debits, accept bank transfers, or switch to Starling from another bank.

Starling Sort Code and Account Details

Detail Information
Sort code 60-83-71
Account number 8 digits — unique to you (find in app)
IBAN format GB + 2 digits + SRLG + 608371 + account number
SWIFT/BIC SRLGGB3L
Bank name Starling Bank Limited
Bank address 3rd Floor, 2 Finsbury Avenue, London, EC2M 2PP

How to Find Your Starling Sort Code and Account Number

  1. Open the Starling app
  2. Tap your account balance or name at the top of the screen
  3. Select Account details
  4. Your sort code (60-83-71) and account number appear here
  5. Tap either to copy them, or tap Share to send them via message/email

You can also find your details on the card itself — your account number (last 8 digits) is printed on the front, though the sort code may not be displayed directly.

Starling IBAN — For International Payments

Your IBAN (International Bank Account Number) is required when receiving international transfers into your Starling account. UK IBANs follow this format:

GB + [2 check digits] + SRLG + 608371 + [8-digit account number]

The total length is 22 characters.

Example (illustrative — not a real account): GB29SRLG60837112345678

Find your exact IBAN in the Starling app: Account details → International details.

Starling SWIFT/BIC — For International Payments

When an overseas bank or sender asks for a SWIFT/BIC code to send money to your Starling account:

Starling SWIFT/BIC: SRLGGB3L

Always confirm this via the app before sharing with a sender, as codes can be updated. The app’s International details section shows the current confirmed code.

Using Your Sort Code — Common Situations

Receiving your salary: Give your employer your sort code (60-83-71) and your 8-digit account number. Salaries arrive via Faster Payments or BACS — both use the sort code and account number. For more on what Starling can do once your salary is in, see Starling Spaces Explained — Spaces let you automatically ringfence money for bills, savings, and other goals as soon as you’re paid.

Setting up direct debits: When a company requests your bank details for a direct debit — energy supplier, gym, subscription service — provide your sort code and account number. Starling displays a notification each time a direct debit is set up.

Switching to Starling via CASS: The Current Account Switch Service (CASS) moves your direct debits, standing orders, and salary redirect automatically. You don’t need to contact each company individually — CASS handles it within 7 working days.

Receiving international transfers: Provide the sender with your IBAN and SWIFT/BIC (SRLGGB3L). The money converts to GBP and arrives in your Starling account. For outbound international payments and the cheapest ways to send money abroad, see Starling Transfer Limit 2026.

Starling vs Monzo vs Chase — Sort Codes

Bank Sort code SWIFT/BIC
Starling 60-83-71 SRLGGB3L
Monzo 04-00-04 MONZGB2L
Chase UK 04-00-75 CHASGB2L

All three are real UK banks with full banking licences and FSCS protection. Your money held with any of them is treated identically by the UK payment system.

Sources

  1. Starling Bank — Account details and receiving payments
  2. Starling Bank — International payments
  3. Pay.UK — Current Account Switch Service