SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21863
YORKGB21863 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21863 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 863 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Walkley |
| City | Sheffield |
| 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.
- 863 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 BIC YORKGB21863?
The code YORKGB21863 belongs to Walkley, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21863 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check YORKGB21863 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before sending.
Has Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 302 SWIFT/BIC codes for Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need YORKGB21863 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need YORKGB21863.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21863?
YORKGB21 is the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21863 is Walkley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21863.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.