SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21227

YORKGB21227 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Barnsley, United Kingdom.

YORKGB21227

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeYORKGB21227
8-character codeYORKGB21
Branch code227
BankYorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)
BranchMarket Hill
CityBarnsley
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
227 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

What bank is behind BIC YORKGB21227?

YORKGB21227 identifies Market Hill, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Barnsley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of YORKGB21227 stand for?

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 227 identifies the department Market Hill.

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, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need YORKGB21227 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need YORKGB21227.

What happens if I use YORKGB21227 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check YORKGB21227 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.