SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21353

YORKGB21353 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Burnley, United Kingdom.

YORKGB21353

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeYORKGB21353
8-character codeYORKGB21
Branch code353
BankYorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)
BranchBurnley
CityBurnley
CountryUnited 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.
353 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 BIC YORKGB21353?

The code YORKGB21353 belongs to Burnley, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Burnley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) have more 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.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in YORKGB21353 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 code for the city or region and 353 identifies the branch Burnley.

Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21353?

YORKGB21 is the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21353 points to Burnley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21353.

Do I need YORKGB21353 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need YORKGB21353.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.