SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21212
YORKGB21212 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Accrington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21212 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 212 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Accrington |
| City | Accrington |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 212 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 YORKGB21212?
YORKGB21212 identifies Accrington, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Accrington, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21212 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need YORKGB21212.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21212 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check YORKGB21212 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before sending.
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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of YORKGB21212 mean?
YORK is the institution 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 212 identifies the branch Accrington.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.