SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21064
YORKGB21064 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21064 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 064 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Harehills Lane |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- YORK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 064 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 branch is behind BIC YORKGB21064?
YORKGB21064 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Harehills Lane, a branch or department of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of YORKGB21064 stand for?
YORK is the bank code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 064 is the code of the branch Harehills Lane.
Do I need YORKGB21064 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need YORKGB21064.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21064?
YORKGB21 is the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21064 is Harehills Lane. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21064.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.