SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21366
YORKGB21366 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Chester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21366 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 366 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Chester |
| City | Chester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 366 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 BIC YORKGB21366?
The code YORKGB21366 belongs to Chester, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Chester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need YORKGB21366 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need YORKGB21366.
Has Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) got other 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.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21366?
YORKGB21 is the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21366 is Chester. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21366.
What happens if I use YORKGB21366 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check YORKGB21366 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.