SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21962
YORKGB21962 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Wakefield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21962 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 962 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Northgate |
| City | Wakefield |
| 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.
- 962 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 code YORKGB21962?
YORKGB21962 identifies Northgate, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Wakefield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of YORKGB21962 stand for?
YORK is the bank code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 962 is the code of the department Northgate.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21962 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need YORKGB21962.
Has Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 YORKGB21962 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check YORKGB21962 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.