SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21803
YORKGB21803 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21803 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 803 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Fargate |
| City | Sheffield |
| 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.
- 803 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 is behind BIC YORKGB21803?
YORKGB21803 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fargate, a branch or department of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need YORKGB21803 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need YORKGB21803.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21803 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check YORKGB21803 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of YORKGB21803 stand for?
YORK is the bank code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 803 identifies the branch Fargate.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21803?
YORKGB21 points to the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21803 is Fargate. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use YORKGB21803 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.