SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21214
YORKGB21214 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21214 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 214 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| City | Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| 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.
- 214 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/BIC code YORKGB21214?
YORKGB21214 identifies Ashton-Under-Lyne, a branch or department of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Ashton-Under-Lyne, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in YORKGB21214 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 code for the city or region and 214 is the code of the branch Ashton-Under-Lyne.
What happens if I use YORKGB21214 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check YORKGB21214 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before you confirm.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21214?
YORKGB21 is the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21214 is Ashton-Under-Lyne. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21214.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.