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SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21166

YORKGB21166 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leeds, United Kingdom.

YORKGB21166

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeYORKGB21166
8-character codeYORKGB21
Branch code166
BankYorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)
BranchYeadon
CityLeeds
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
166 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 YORKGB21166?

The code YORKGB21166 belongs to Yeadon, a unit 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 happens if I use YORKGB21166 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check YORKGB21166 with the recipient before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?

Many banks add several percent 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.

What does each part of YORKGB21166 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 location code and 166 is the code of the department Yeadon.

Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21166?

YORKGB21 is the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21166 is Yeadon. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21166.

Do I need YORKGB21166 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need YORKGB21166.

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