SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21674
YORKGB21674 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Preston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21674 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 674 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Preston |
| City | Preston |
| 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.
- 674 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 uses BIC YORKGB21674?
The code YORKGB21674 belongs to Preston, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Preston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of YORKGB21674 mean?
YORK is the bank 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 674 identifies the branch Preston.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21674?
YORKGB21 is the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21674 points to Preston. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use YORKGB21674 if the recipient asks for it.
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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21674 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need YORKGB21674.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.