SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21550
YORKGB21550 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Pontefract, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21550 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 550 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Pontefract |
| City | Pontefract |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 550 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21550?
YORKGB21550 identifies Pontefract, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Pontefract, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21550 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check YORKGB21550 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before sending.
What does each part of YORKGB21550 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 location code and 550 identifies the branch Pontefract.
What is the best 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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 302 SWIFT/BIC codes for Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A).
How long does it take to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.