SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21205
YORKGB21205 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Abingdon, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21205 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 205 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Abingdon |
| City | Abingdon |
| Country | United 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.
- 205 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21205?
YORKGB21205 identifies Abingdon, a branch or department of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Abingdon, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in YORKGB21205 stand for?
YORK is the bank code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 205 identifies the department Abingdon.
What is the best 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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21205?
YORKGB21 points to the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21205 is Abingdon. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21205.
What happens if I use YORKGB21205 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check YORKGB21205 with the recipient before sending.
Does Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 302 SWIFT/BIC codes for Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.