SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21085
YORKGB21085 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21085 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 085 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Horsforth |
| 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.
- 085 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 uses SWIFT code YORKGB21085?
The code YORKGB21085 belongs to Horsforth, 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.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21085?
YORKGB21 points to the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21085 points to Horsforth. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21085.
Does Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 302 SWIFT/BIC codes for Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21085 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need YORKGB21085.
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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services 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.