SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21437
YORKGB21437 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Gloucester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21437 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 437 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Gloucester |
| City | Gloucester |
| 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.
- 437 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 uses BIC YORKGB21437?
YORKGB21437 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gloucester, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Gloucester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21437 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check YORKGB21437 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before sending.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21437?
YORKGB21 is the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21437 is Gloucester. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21437.
Do I need YORKGB21437 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 still need YORKGB21437.
How long does it take to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.