SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21561
YORKGB21561 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leicester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21561 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 561 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Leicester Fsc |
| 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.
- 561 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 code YORKGB21561?
The code YORKGB21561 belongs to Leicester Fsc, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leicester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 302 SWIFT/BIC codes for Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21561 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. For other currencies you still need YORKGB21561.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?
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.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21561?
YORKGB21 is the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21561 points to Leicester Fsc. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21561.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.