SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21833
YORKGB21833 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21833 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 833 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Sheffield Hillsborough |
| City | Sheffield |
| 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.
- 833 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21833?
YORKGB21833 identifies Sheffield Hillsborough, 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.
What does each part of YORKGB21833 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 833 is the code of the department Sheffield Hillsborough.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take?
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 YORKGB21833 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need YORKGB21833.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21833?
YORKGB21 is the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21833 points to Sheffield Hillsborough. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21833.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.