SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21880

YORKGB21880 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leeds, United Kingdom.

YORKGB21880

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeYORKGB21880
8-character codeYORKGB21
Branch code880
BankYorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)
BranchPremium and Private Financial Services
CityLeeds
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
880 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 YORKGB21880?

YORKGB21880 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Premium and Private Financial Services, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Leeds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter YORKGB21880 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check YORKGB21880 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before sending.

What does each part of YORKGB21880 mean?

YORK is the institution code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 880 identifies the department Premium and Private Financial Services.

What is the best way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?

Many banks add several percent 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.

How long does it take to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need YORKGB21880 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need YORKGB21880.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.