SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21651
YORKGB21651 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Oldham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21651 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 651 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Greenacres |
| City | Oldham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 651 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 YORKGB21651?
YORKGB21651 identifies Greenacres, a branch or department of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Oldham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21651?
YORKGB21 is the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21651 points to Greenacres. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21651.
What does each part of YORKGB21651 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 651 is the code of the department Greenacres.
Do I need YORKGB21651 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need YORKGB21651.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) got 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.