SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21200
YORKGB21200 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21200 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 200 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | London Kensington |
| City | London |
| 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.
- 200 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 YORKGB21200?
YORKGB21200 identifies London Kensington, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?
Banks often 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.
What does each part of YORKGB21200 stand for?
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 200 identifies the branch London Kensington.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21200?
YORKGB21 is the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21200 points to London Kensington. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21200.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21200 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check YORKGB21200 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need YORKGB21200 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need YORKGB21200.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.