How to enter your bank details correctly

How do I check if my bank details are correct before submitting them?

What happens if I enter incorrect bank details in Awin?

Why do payments fail due to incorrect bank information?

How can I verify my IBAN is valid?

How do I view my payment details?

What is the best way to avoid errors when entering bank details?

Can I edit my bank details after submitting them in Awin?

How do I confirm my bank supports my selected payment method?

What should I do if my payment is returned due to wrong details?

How do I know which payment method to choose in Awin?

What are common mistakes when entering IBAN or routing numbers?

How can I validate my SWIFT or BIC code?

Do I need to match my account name exactly with my bank records?

Why is my account holder name important for payments?

Can currency mismatches cause payment failures?

How do I check if my bank account supports international transfers?

What format should my IBAN or sort code follow?

Can I use autofill to enter bank details safely?

How do I find my ABA routing number for ACH payments?

What is the difference between ACH and wire routing numbers?

How do I confirm my bank supports SEPA payments?

What should I check before submitting GBP bank details for BACS?

Can I use a non-local bank account for domestic transfers?

How do I know if my bank account supports EUR payments?

What tools can I use to validate my bank information?

How long does it take for updated bank details to take effect?

Who can help me verify my bank details if I’m unsure?

Why can’t Awin validate my bank account details for me?

What should I do if I entered outdated bank details?

Can incorrect bank country settings affect payments?

How do I ensure my Payoneer bank details are correct for payouts?

What can I do if the Account Holder name is too long?

Entering your bank details correctly is essential to ensure your payments are processed successfully.

Even small errors, such as incorrect formats, missing digits, or mismatched account information, can cause payments to fail or be returned by your bank. This guide helps you check your details and enter them correctly based on your selected payment method.

To view and update your bank details, go to Account > Payment Details in the Awin platform.

For full instructions, read How do I update my payment details?

Best practices

Make sure the following information is correct before submitting:

• The account holder name closely matches the name registered with your bank

• The currency matches your bank account currency
• The bank country matches the location of your bank account
• All details are entered exactly as provided by your bank
• You are using a supported payment method in your country

If you’re unsure, confirm your details directly with your bank before saving them.

Entering details by payment method

SEPA (EUR payments)

For SEPA transfers, you must provide:

• IBAN (International Bank Account Number)
• BIC/SWIFT code (if required by your bank)

Before submitting:

• Enter the IBAN exactly as provided by your bank, with no extra spaces or characters
• Confirm your bank is located in a SEPA-supported country
• Check that your account accepts EUR payments

You can validate your details using:

• IBAN Checker: International Bank Account Number validation
• SwiftBIC.com - BIC Lookup Web Service

BACS (GBP payments)

For UK payments via BACS, you must provide:

• Account number
• Sort code

Before submitting:

• Use the correct 6-digitsort code format, with no spaces or symbols unless specified
• Ensure your account is a UK-based GBP account
• Confirm that your bank accepts BACS transfers

You can validate your details using:

• Sort Code Checker: Find, Identify Bank and Validate Sort Code

ACH (USD payments)

For ACH transfers, you must provide:

• Account number
• ABA routing number (ACH routing number): A 9-digit code used by US banks to process domestic transfers.

Before submitting:

• Do not provide a wire routing number
• Confirm your account is a US-based USD account
• Confirm your bank supports ACH payments

If you do not own a US bank account, ACH cannot be used and you will need to select a different payment method. ACH cannot be used without a US bank account.

You can validate your details using:

• ABA Routing Number: Find Your Number, and Search Database | American Bankers Association

Domestic transfers (local currency)

Domestic payments are available for selected currencies, including: CHF, DKK, NOK, PLN, and SEK.

For these payments, provide:

• IBAN
• BIC/SWIFT code

Before submitting:

• Ensure your bank account is based in the same country and currency
• Enter all details exactly as provided by your bank

You can validate your details using:

• IBAN Checker: International Bank Account Number validation
• SwiftBIC.com - BIC Lookup Web Service

International payments (Payoneer)

If your payment cannot be processed via SEPA, BACS, ACH, or domestic methods, it will be processed through Payoneer.

Payoneer supports international transfers based on your country and bank setup, using either local currency transfers or international wire (SWIFT). To learn more, see Payments through Payoneer – FAQs.

To avoid issues:

• Complete your Payoneer registration through Awin
• Ensure your bank details in Payoneer are accurate and up to date

To learn how to set up Payoneer through Awin, see How to set up your payment details with Payoneer - A step-by-step guide.

For more information, see Payoneer for Awin Publishers - FAQs.

Tips to avoid errors

• Copy your details directly from your banking app instead of entering them manually
• Avoid using browser autofill, as it may insert outdated or incorrect information

To understand which payment method is most suitable to you, see What are the available payment methods?

To learn about failed payments and next steps, see Failed Payments – Publishers FAQs.