SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21313
YORKGB21313 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Bradford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21313 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 313 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Great Horton |
| City | Bradford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 313 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 uses SWIFT code YORKGB21313?
YORKGB21313 identifies Great Horton, a branch or department of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Bradford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in YORKGB21313 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 location code and 313 identifies the branch Great Horton.
What is the best way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need YORKGB21313 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 YORKGB21313.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21313?
YORKGB21 points to the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21313 is Great Horton. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use YORKGB21313 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.