SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21217
YORKGB21217 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Barnard Castle, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21217 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 217 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Barnard Castle |
| City | Barnard Castle |
| 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.
- 217 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21217?
YORKGB21217 identifies Barnard Castle, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Barnard Castle, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in YORKGB21217 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 code for the city or region and 217 identifies the branch Barnard Castle.
Do I need YORKGB21217 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need YORKGB21217.
How long does it take to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% 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 happens if I enter YORKGB21217 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check YORKGB21217 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.