SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21562
YORKGB21562 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Wigan, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21562 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 562 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Wigan |
| City | Wigan |
| 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.
- 562 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 uses SWIFT code YORKGB21562?
YORKGB21562 identifies Wigan, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Wigan, 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.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21562?
YORKGB21 is the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21562 points to Wigan. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21562.
What does each part of YORKGB21562 mean?
YORK is the institution code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 562 is the code of the branch Wigan.
What happens if I use YORKGB21562 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check YORKGB21562 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need YORKGB21562 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need YORKGB21562.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.