SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21937

YORKGB21937 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Sunderland, United Kingdom.

YORKGB21937

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeYORKGB21937
8-character codeYORKGB21
Branch code937
BankYorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)
BranchSunderland
CitySunderland
CountryUnited 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.
937 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21937?

The code YORKGB21937 belongs to Sunderland, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Sunderland, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of YORKGB21937 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 937 identifies the department Sunderland.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need YORKGB21937 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need YORKGB21937.

What happens if I enter YORKGB21937 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check YORKGB21937 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21937?

YORKGB21 is the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21937 points to Sunderland. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use YORKGB21937 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.