SWIFT Code YORKGB21921 — YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A), SOUTH SHIELDS

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A) in SOUTH SHIELDS, United Kingdom. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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SOUTH SHIELDS

YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A) · United Kingdom

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

YORKGB21921

Code Breakdown

YORK Bank Code
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GB Country
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21 Location
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921 Branch

Branch

(SOUTH SHIELDS)

Country Code

GB

Connection Status

Active

About SWIFT Code YORKGB21921 — YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A), SOUTH SHIELDS

SWIFT code YORKGB21921 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A) in SOUTH SHIELDS, United Kingdom. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A) for all outward international remittances from SOUTH SHIELDS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code YORKGB21921

The code YORKGB21921 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeYORK4 lettersIdentifies YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A) as the institution
Country CodeGB2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for United Kingdom
Location Code212 charsCity/region identifier within United Kingdom
Branch Code9213 charsIdentifies the specific SOUTH SHIELDS branch
Quick Tip: YORKGB21921 is a 11-character branch BIC. The full 11-character code routes directly to this branch — no manual processing needed at the receiving bank.

When to Use SWIFT Code YORKGB21921

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A) account in SOUTH SHIELDS, share SWIFT code YORKGB21921 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A), SOUTH SHIELDS must provide SWIFT code YORKGB21921. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A) in SOUTH SHIELDS rely on SWIFT code YORKGB21921 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT YORKGB219218 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code YORKGB21921 in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A) →

How SWIFT Code YORKGB21921 Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code YORKGB21921 and account number to their bank.
  2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
  3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A).
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A) receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code YORKGB21921

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter YORKGB21921 uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for SOUTH SHIELDS only.
  • Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
  • Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm YORKGB21921 directly with YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A)'s SOUTH SHIELDS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against YORKSHIRE BANK (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC T/A)'s published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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