SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21638
YORKGB21638 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21638 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 638 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Long Eaton |
| City | Nottingham |
| 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.
- 638 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21638?
YORKGB21638 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Long Eaton, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use YORKGB21638 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check YORKGB21638 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before you confirm.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21638?
YORKGB21 points to the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21638 points to Long Eaton. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21638.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21638 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need YORKGB21638.
What does each part of YORKGB21638 mean?
YORK is the institution code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 638 identifies the department Long Eaton.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.