SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21743
YORKGB21743 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in St. Albans, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21743 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 743 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | St Albans |
| City | St. Albans |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 743 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 code YORKGB21743?
The code YORKGB21743 belongs to St Albans, a branch or department of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in St. Albans, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21743 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need YORKGB21743.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21743?
YORKGB21 is the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21743 points to St Albans. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use YORKGB21743 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21743 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check YORKGB21743 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.