SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21434
YORKGB21434 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Scarborough, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21434 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 434 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Scarborough |
| City | Scarborough |
| Country | United 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.
- 434 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21434?
The code YORKGB21434 belongs to Scarborough, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Scarborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21434 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need YORKGB21434.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21434?
YORKGB21 points to the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21434 is Scarborough. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use YORKGB21434 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21434 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check YORKGB21434 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.