SWIFT/BIC code YORKGB21980
YORKGB21980 belongs to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Widnes, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | YORKGB21980 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | YORKGB21 |
| Branch code | 980 |
| Bank | Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) |
| Branch | Widnes |
| City | Widnes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 980 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 BIC YORKGB21980?
YORKGB21980 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Widnes, part of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in Widnes, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need YORKGB21980 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need YORKGB21980.
Has Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A) got more 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 do the letters in YORKGB21980 stand for?
YORK is the institution code of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 980 identifies the department Widnes.
Can I use YORKGB21 instead of YORKGB21980?
YORKGB21 is the main office of Yorkshire Bank (Clydesdale Bank PLC T/A), while YORKGB21980 points to Widnes. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention YORKGB21980.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.