SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21462
YORKGB21462 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in York, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21462 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 462 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Helmsley |
| City | York |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 462 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 BIC YORKGB21462?
YORKGB21462 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Helmsley, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in York, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest 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.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21462 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check YORKGB21462 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need YORKGB21462 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need YORKGB21462.
What do the letters in YORKGB21462 stand for?
YORK is the institution code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 462 identifies the department Helmsley.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.