SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21542

YORKGB21542 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Kettering, United Kingdom.

YORKGB21542

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeYORKGB21542
8-character codeYORKGB21
Branch code542
BankYorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)
Branch—
CityKettering
CountryUnited 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.
542 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 is behind BIC YORKGB21542?

YORKGB21542 identifies Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Kettering, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need YORKGB21542 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need YORKGB21542.

How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of YORKGB21542 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 542 is the code of the branch Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A).

Does Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 302 SWIFT/BIC codes for Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.