SWIFT/BIC code YORBGB2VXXX
YORBGB2VXXX belongs to Yorkshire Building Society in Bradford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORBGB2VXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORBGB2V |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Yorkshire Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bradford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Yorkshire Building Society SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- YORB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2V Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which institution is behind SWIFT code YORBGB2VXXX?
YORBGB2VXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Yorkshire Building Society in Bradford, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Yorkshire Building Society.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Yorkshire Building Society?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Are YORBGB2V and YORBGB2VXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. YORBGB2V is the 8-character version of YORBGB2VXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Yorkshire Building Society in Bradford.
Do I need YORBGB2VXXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need YORBGB2VXXX.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Building Society take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of YORBGB2VXXX mean?
YORB is the bank code of Yorkshire Building Society, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2V is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.