SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21131
YORKGB21131 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21131 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 131 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Morley |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 131 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 YORKGB21131?
YORKGB21131 identifies Morley, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
Many banks 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.
Has Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 302 SWIFT/BIC codes for Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A).
Do I need YORKGB21131 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need YORKGB21131.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21131?
YORKGB21 points to the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21131 points to Morley. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use YORKGB21131 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.