SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21257
YORKGB21257 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Blackpool, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21257 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 257 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Abingdon Street |
| City | Blackpool |
| 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.
- 257 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/BIC code YORKGB21257?
YORKGB21257 identifies Abingdon Street, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Blackpool, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need YORKGB21257 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need YORKGB21257.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 302 SWIFT/BIC codes for Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21257?
YORKGB21 is the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21257 points to Abingdon Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use YORKGB21257 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21257 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check YORKGB21257 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.