Finding a branch from a sort code

Slinwagh · 4 Jul 2008 at 08:49

Is there anyway to find out the bank branch details from only the last 4 digits of the sort code.

The sort code I have is:

xx-37-99

It would appear that I have been the victim of Idenity Theft and the a laon in my name has been paid into an account with the above sort code.

gillywibble · 4 Jul 2008 at 08:56

The first two digits are specific to the bank, and the next four identify the branch. If you know which bank it is, I can tell you.

Wiggins · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:04

Ignore, I thought the 37 was the first number. I need more cups of tea. Dude, I hope you get it sorted cos that sucks.

Slinwagh · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:04

The bank is meant to be a Lloyds branch in Glasgow.

Trolling through the Lloyds site myself I have found a branch with the sort code of 87-37-99

St Vincent Street Glasgow
52-60 St Vincent Street
Glasgow
G2 5TU

Could any other bank have a sort code with those last four digits?

Thanks!

Wiggins · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:07

It's the 87 that gives it away as to what Bank it is. The second and third digits are which branch of Bank they are.

Any other bank can have the last digits.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Sort_Codes_of_the_United_Kingdom

Slinwagh · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:11

I only know the the last 4 digits although I was told the money in question was paind into a Lloyds account in Glasgow.

Wiggins · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:21

You have nailed it then.

Lloyds bank is 87. Rest of code is 37-99 and it comes up with Lloyds in Glasgow. Now go find them and nail their gonads to a billboard cos that's what I would be getting dressed for at this moment in time.

Slinwagh · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:23

Wiggins said:
You have nailed it then.

Lloyds bank is 87. Rest of code is 37-99 and it comes up with Lloyds in Glasgow. Now go find them and nail their gonads to a billboard cos that's what I would be getting dressed for at this moment in time.

The Police are coming in the hour, they have just phoned me back.

Slinwagh · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:25

The bizzare thing about this is yesterday when this dodgy loan company phoned me they said they had spoken to my employer and confirmed i worked for the said company.

As a self employed house husband this is not the case!!!

ste_bla · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:25

Slinwagh said:
Could any other bank have a sort code with those last four digits?

Yes some banks share sort codes out between local banks (of the same brand/company)

Wiggins · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:25

Call the branch in Glasgow and tell them the situation. As it is your name, they may freeze the account but they may also ask you to quickly fax over documentation proving it's you.

Wiggins · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:27

Slinwagh said:
The bizzare thing about this is yesterday when this dodgy loan company phoned me they said they had spoken to my employer and confirmed i worked for the said company.

As a self employed house husband this is not the case!!!

Sounds like a few of them are out for you then. One applies for the loan while the other pretends to be a business you work at.

Slinwagh · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:33

Wiggins said:
Call the branch in Glasgow and tell them the situation. As it is your name, they may freeze the account but they may also ask you to quickly fax over documentation proving it's you.

I do not have a Lloyds bank account, my credit report shows no loans in my name, no bank accounts other than the two I have with my bank.

Cyanide · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:36

Slinwagh said:
I do not have a Lloyds bank account, my credit report shows no loans in my name, no bank accounts other than the two I have with my bank.

It can take up to a week for things to be added to your credit report. Ring the branch asap and explain the situation.

Slinwagh · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:39

Cyanide said:
It can take up to a week for things to be added to your credit report. Ring the branch asap and explain the situation.

The loan was taken out and paid into this Lloyds account 3 weeks ago now.

Wicksta · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:46

Wiggins said:
Sounds like a few of them are out for you then. One applies for the loan while the other pretends to be a business you work at.

Why wouldn't the same person be able to do all that?

Wiggins · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:58

Wicksta said:
Why wouldn't the same person be able to do all that?

Yeah sure they could. If it's organised though there is a higher chance that it's more then one that is involved and it seems pretty organised to me.

It will take a while to show on the credit report as they usually get updated once a month so even after 3 weeks, there is a strong possibility that it still won't show.

Always a good idea to phone the bank in question asap. Although the bank will not give the OP details of the account, they may still freeze it and the police can then request details from the bank as to who the name is on the account that the money was paid into. Your doing the Police a favor in resolving it sooner than later although the Lloyds bank account may have been opened in the op's name also.