SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21881
YORKGB21881 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21881 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 881 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Premium and Private Financial Services |
| City | Birmingham |
| 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.
- 881 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 code YORKGB21881?
The code YORKGB21881 belongs to Premium and Private Financial Services, a branch or department of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) have 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.
What happens if I use YORKGB21881 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check YORKGB21881 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before sending.
What do the letters in YORKGB21881 stand for?
YORK is the institution code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 881 identifies the branch Premium and Private Financial Services.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21881?
YORKGB21 points to the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21881 points to Premium and Private Financial Services. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use YORKGB21881 if the recipient asks for it.
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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.