SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21245
YORKGB21245 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Birkenhead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21245 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 245 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Birkenhead |
| City | Birkenhead |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 245 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 YORKGB21245?
The code YORKGB21245 belongs to Birkenhead, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) have more 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 is the best 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21245?
YORKGB21 points to the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21245 is Birkenhead. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21245.
What do the letters in YORKGB21245 stand for?
YORK is the bank code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 245 is the code of the department Birkenhead.
What happens if I use YORKGB21245 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check YORKGB21245 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.