SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21560
YORKGB21560 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21560 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 560 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Leicester |
| City | Leicester |
| 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.
- 560 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 BIC YORKGB21560?
The code YORKGB21560 belongs to Leicester, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leicester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of YORKGB21560 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 560 identifies the department Leicester.
Do I need YORKGB21560 to send euros 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 do need YORKGB21560.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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).
What is the best 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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.