SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21156
YORKGB21156 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21156 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 156 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Street Lane |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 156 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 bank is behind BIC YORKGB21156?
YORKGB21156 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Street Lane, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of YORKGB21156 mean?
YORK is the institution code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 156 identifies the department Street Lane.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21156?
YORKGB21 is the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21156 points to Street Lane. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use YORKGB21156 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21156 for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need YORKGB21156.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.