SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21161
YORKGB21161 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21161 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 161 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Leeds City |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United 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.
- 161 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 SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21161?
YORKGB21161 identifies Leeds City, part 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 YORKGB21161?
YORKGB21 is the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21161 points to Leeds City. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use YORKGB21161 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A).
What happens if I use YORKGB21161 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check YORKGB21161 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in YORKGB21161 mean?
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 161 identifies the department Leeds City.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.