SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21972
YORKGB21972 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Northampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21972 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 972 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Northampton |
| City | Northampton |
| Country | United 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.
- 972 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 YORKGB21972?
YORKGB21972 identifies Northampton, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Northampton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter YORKGB21972 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check YORKGB21972 with the recipient before sending.
Has Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A).
What does each part of YORKGB21972 mean?
YORK is the bank code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 972 is the code of the department Northampton.
Do I need YORKGB21972 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need YORKGB21972.
How long does a transfer to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.