SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21235
YORKGB21235 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Bedford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21235 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 235 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Bedford |
| City | Bedford |
| Country | United 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.
- 235 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 YORKGB21235?
YORKGB21235 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bedford, a branch or department of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Bedford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21235 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check YORKGB21235 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?
Many banks 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 YORKGB21235 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 235 is the code of the department Bedford.
Do I need YORKGB21235 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need YORKGB21235.
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 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.