



From Baker Street to the City, we power the payments that keep London and the UK moving.
We provide the digital networks that make payments secure, safe and simple for the UK's banks and building societies, payment providers and their customers.
Our key purpose is to power payments, champion innovation and give the UK choice in how it pays.
We enable individuals and organisations across the UK to transfer money to others whenever they need to — quickly, safely and cheaply.
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From Faster Payments to Bacs to cheques — we ensure that payments flow without interruption. Salaries, benefits, bills, mortgages and online banking payments are all sent safely and securely through our systems.
Real-time payments around the clock — moving money in seconds for households and businesses across the UK.
The bedrock of UK payroll, benefits and Direct Debits, processing billions of transactions every year.
A modern, digital cheque clearing service — faster, safer and built for the way the UK pays today.
Our vision is to be the smartest way to move money — now and in the future.
Contact Us
Whether you're a participant, regulator, journalist or just curious about how the UK moves money — our team is here to help.
Head office
The White Chapel Building
10 Whitechapel High Street
London E1 8QS, United Kingdom
Switchboard
+44 (0)74 4194 7223
Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:30 GMT