SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21242
YORKGB21242 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Keighley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21242 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 242 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Bingley |
| City | Keighley |
| 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.
- 242 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 SWIFT code YORKGB21242?
The code YORKGB21242 belongs to Bingley, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Keighley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
Banks often 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.
Does Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 302 SWIFT/BIC codes for Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A).
What do the letters in YORKGB21242 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 location code and 242 identifies the branch Bingley.
Do I need YORKGB21242 to send euros 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. If you send another currency you do need YORKGB21242.
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, instant payments within seconds. 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.