SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21616
YORKGB21616 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Morecambe, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21616 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 616 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Morecambe |
| City | Morecambe |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 616 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 uses BIC YORKGB21616?
YORKGB21616 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Morecambe, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Morecambe, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) got 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.
How long does it take to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21616?
YORKGB21 points to the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21616 points to Morecambe. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21616.
Do I need YORKGB21616 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need YORKGB21616.
What does each part of YORKGB21616 stand for?
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 616 is the code of the branch Morecambe.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.