SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21979
YORKGB21979 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Whitby, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21979 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 979 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Whitby |
| City | Whitby |
| 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.
- 979 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 uses BIC YORKGB21979?
The code YORKGB21979 belongs to Whitby, a unit of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Whitby, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of YORKGB21979 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 location code and 979 is the code of the department Whitby.
What happens if I use YORKGB21979 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check YORKGB21979 against the details from Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) before sending.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21979?
YORKGB21 is the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21979 is Whitby. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21979.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.