How do I receive payments with Confirmation of Payee?

To receive payments with Confirmation of Payee, provide your full and correct payment details to your client. If you’re running a registered business, that’s your:

• sort code 

• account number

• registered business name on Companies House

And if you’re a sole trader, it’s your:

• sort code

• account number

• full name - as seen in your passport, ID, driving licence

If you share incorrect or incomplete details, your customer might get a message to suggest they are sending money to a ‘wrong account.’ Confirmation of Payee is an anti-fraud feature. Learn more about how it helps ensure money reaches the right people, here.