SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21246
YORKGB21246 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21246 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 246 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Business Banking Centre |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 246 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 uses SWIFT code YORKGB21246?
YORKGB21246 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Business Banking Centre, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 302 SWIFT/BIC codes for Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need YORKGB21246 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need YORKGB21246.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21246?
YORKGB21 points to the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21246 is Business Banking Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use YORKGB21246 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in YORKGB21246 mean?
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 246 identifies the branch Business Banking Centre.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.