SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21505
YORKGB21505 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Hull, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21505 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 505 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Queen Victoria Square |
| City | Hull |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 505 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 SWIFT code YORKGB21505?
The code YORKGB21505 belongs to Queen Victoria Square, a branch or department of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Hull, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21505 for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you still need YORKGB21505.
What happens if I use YORKGB21505 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check YORKGB21505 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21505?
YORKGB21 points to the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21505 is Queen Victoria Square. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use YORKGB21505 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.