SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21425
YORKGB21425 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21425 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 425 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Ellesmere Port |
| City | Ellesmere Port |
| 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.
- 425 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 SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21425?
YORKGB21425 identifies Ellesmere Port, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21425 to send euros 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 YORKGB21425.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21425 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check YORKGB21425 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21425?
YORKGB21 is the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21425 is Ellesmere Port. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use YORKGB21425 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.