SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21623

YORKGB21623 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

YORKGB21623

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeYORKGB21623
8-character codeYORKGB21
Branch code623
BankYorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)
BranchNewcastle-U-Tyne
CityNewcastle Upon Tyne
CountryUnited 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.
623 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 is behind BIC YORKGB21623?

YORKGB21623 identifies Newcastle-U-Tyne, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Newcastle Upon Tyne, 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 a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take?

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 YORKGB21623 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need YORKGB21623.

Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21623?

YORKGB21 is the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21623 points to Newcastle-U-Tyne. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21623.

What happens if I enter YORKGB21623 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check YORKGB21623 with the recipient before sending.

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