SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21216
YORKGB21216 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Banbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21216 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 216 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Banbury |
| City | Banbury |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 216 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 SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21216?
The code YORKGB21216 belongs to Banbury, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Banbury, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21216?
YORKGB21 is the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21216 is Banbury. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21216.
Does Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 302 SWIFT/BIC codes for Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use YORKGB21216 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check YORKGB21216 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before sending.
What does each part of YORKGB21216 mean?
YORK is the institution code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 216 is the code of the department Banbury.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.