SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21656
YORKGB21656 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Wakefield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21656 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 656 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Wakefield, Northgate |
| City | Wakefield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 656 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 SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21656?
YORKGB21656 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wakefield, Northgate, a branch or department of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Wakefield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21656 for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you still need YORKGB21656.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21656?
YORKGB21 points to the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21656 is Wakefield, Northgate. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21656.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21656 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check YORKGB21656 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.