SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21959

YORKGB21959 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Burnley, United Kingdom.

YORKGB21959

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeYORKGB21959
8-character codeYORKGB21
Branch code959
BankYorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)
BranchBurnley
CityBurnley
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
959 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21959?

YORKGB21959 identifies Burnley, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Burnley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21959?

YORKGB21 is the head office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21959 is Burnley. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21959.

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, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need YORKGB21959 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need YORKGB21959.

Does Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 302 SWIFT/BIC codes for Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use YORKGB21959 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check YORKGB21959 with the recipient before sending.

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