SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21449
YORKGB21449 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Halifax, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21449 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 449 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Halifax |
| City | Halifax |
| 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.
- 449 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 BIC YORKGB21449?
The code YORKGB21449 belongs to Halifax, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Halifax, United Kingdom. Only use it if 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, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21449 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need YORKGB21449.
What is the best way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
Banks often 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.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21449?
YORKGB21 is the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21449 is Halifax. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use YORKGB21449 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use YORKGB21449 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check YORKGB21449 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.