SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21566

YORKGB21566 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Luton, United Kingdom.

YORKGB21566

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeYORKGB21566
8-character codeYORKGB21
Branch code566
BankYorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)
BranchLuton
CityLuton
CountryUnited 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.
566 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 is behind SWIFT code YORKGB21566?

The code YORKGB21566 belongs to Luton, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Luton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need YORKGB21566 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need YORKGB21566.

How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the best way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in YORKGB21566 mean?

YORK is the institution code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 566 identifies the department Luton.

Does Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 302 SWIFT/BIC codes for Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A).

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.