SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21926
YORKGB21926 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Stafford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21926 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 926 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Stafford |
| City | Stafford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 926 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21926?
YORKGB21926 identifies Stafford, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Stafford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of YORKGB21926 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 location code and 926 is the code of the department Stafford.
What is the best way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
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)?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21926 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need YORKGB21926.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21926?
YORKGB21 points to the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21926 is Stafford. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use YORKGB21926 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.