SWIFT Code YORBGB2V — YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY, BRADFORD

About SWIFT Code YORBGB2V — YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY, BRADFORD

SWIFT code YORBGB2V is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY in BRADFORD, 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 BUILDING SOCIETY for all outward international remittances from BRADFORD. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code YORBGB2V

The code YORBGB2V follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code YORBGB2V

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY account in BRADFORD, share SWIFT code YORBGB2V 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 BUILDING SOCIETY, BRADFORD must provide SWIFT code YORBGB2V. 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 BUILDING SOCIETY in BRADFORD rely on SWIFT code YORBGB2V for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY →

How SWIFT Code YORBGB2V Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code YORBGB2V 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 BUILDING SOCIETY.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code YORBGB2V

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter YORBGB2V uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BRADFORD 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 YORBGB2V directly with YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY's BRADFORD branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.