SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21530
YORKGB21530 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Ilkley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21530 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 530 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Ilkley |
| City | Ilkley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 530 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 YORKGB21530?
The code YORKGB21530 belongs to Ilkley, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Ilkley, 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?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21530 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need YORKGB21530.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21530 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check YORKGB21530 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21530?
YORKGB21 points to the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21530 points to Ilkley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use YORKGB21530 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of YORKGB21530 mean?
YORK is the bank 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 530 is the code of the department Ilkley.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.