SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21701
YORKGB21701 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Reading, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21701 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 701 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Reading |
| 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.
- 701 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 bank uses BIC YORKGB21701?
YORKGB21701 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Reading, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21701 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need YORKGB21701.
What is the best way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of YORKGB21701 stand for?
YORK is the institution code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 701 identifies the department Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A).
What happens if I enter YORKGB21701 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check YORKGB21701 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.