SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21387
YORKGB21387 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Coventry, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21387 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 387 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Coventry |
| City | Coventry |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 387 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 SWIFT code YORKGB21387?
YORKGB21387 identifies Coventry, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Coventry, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21387 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need YORKGB21387.
What happens if I use YORKGB21387 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check YORKGB21387 with the recipient before you confirm.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of YORKGB21387 mean?
YORK is the institution code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 387 is the code of the branch Coventry.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.