SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21535
YORKGB21535 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Keighley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21535 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 535 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Keighley |
| City | Keighley |
| 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.
- 535 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 YORKGB21535?
The code YORKGB21535 belongs to Keighley, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Keighley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need YORKGB21535 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 YORKGB21535.
How long does it take to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use YORKGB21535 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check YORKGB21535 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21535?
YORKGB21 is the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21535 points to Keighley. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21535.
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 transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.