SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21563
YORKGB21563 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Lincoln, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21563 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 563 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Lincoln |
| City | Lincoln |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 563 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 uses BIC YORKGB21563?
YORKGB21563 identifies Lincoln, a branch or department of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Lincoln, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in YORKGB21563 mean?
YORK is the bank code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 563 identifies the department Lincoln.
What is the best 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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21563 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need YORKGB21563.
Does Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.