SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21171
YORKGB21171 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21171 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 171 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | York Road |
| 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.
- 171 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 SWIFT code YORKGB21171?
YORKGB21171 is the SWIFT/BIC code of York Road, 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.
What do the letters in YORKGB21171 stand for?
YORK is the institution code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 171 is the code of the branch York Road.
Do I need YORKGB21171 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need YORKGB21171.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use YORKGB21171 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check YORKGB21171 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.