SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21744
YORKGB21744 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in St. Helens, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21744 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 744 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | St. Helens |
| City | St. Helens |
| 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.
- 744 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 SWIFT code YORKGB21744?
YORKGB21744 is the SWIFT/BIC code of St. Helens, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in St. Helens, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need YORKGB21744 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 still need YORKGB21744.
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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21744?
YORKGB21 points to the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21744 points to St. Helens. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21744.
What does each part of YORKGB21744 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 744 identifies the branch St. Helens.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.