SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21150

YORKGB21150 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leeds, United Kingdom.

YORKGB21150

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeYORKGB21150
8-character codeYORKGB21
Branch code150
BankYorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)
BranchSeacroft
CityLeeds
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
150 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/BIC code YORKGB21150?

YORKGB21150 identifies Seacroft, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in YORKGB21150 stand for?

YORK is the institution code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 150 identifies the branch Seacroft.

How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need YORKGB21150 to send euros 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. If you send another currency you do need YORKGB21150.

Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21150?

YORKGB21 points to the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21150 points to Seacroft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21150.

What happens if I use YORKGB21150 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check YORKGB21150 with the recipient before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.