SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21838
YORKGB21838 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21838 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 838 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Sheffield - Haymarket |
| 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.
- 838 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21838?
The code YORKGB21838 belongs to Sheffield - Haymarket, a unit 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.
Does Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 302 SWIFT/BIC codes for Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A).
What does each part of YORKGB21838 mean?
YORK is the institution 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 838 is the code of the branch Sheffield - Haymarket.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21838 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check YORKGB21838 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before sending.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21838?
YORKGB21 points to the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21838 is Sheffield - Haymarket. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21838.
Do I need YORKGB21838 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need YORKGB21838.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.