YORBGB2V — YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY
YORBGB2V is the SWIFT/BIC code for YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY in BRADFORD, United Kingdom — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
YORBGB2V is the SWIFT/BIC code for YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY in BRADFORD, United Kingdom. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | 2V |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code YORBGB2V belong to?
The SWIFT code YORBGB2V identifies YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY in BRADFORD, United Kingdom. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code YORBGB2V mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of YORBGB2V are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (YORB) represent the bank code for YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (2V) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code YORBGB2V active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) YORBGB2V is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2V' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code YORBGB2V instead of YORBGB2V?
Yes. The 8-character code YORBGB2V represents the primary headquarters of YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY. The 11-character code YORBGB2V targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to YORBGB2V (or YORBGB2VXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to YORBGB2V?
The physical address registered for YORBGB2V is: YORKSHIRE HOUSE, YORKSHIRE DRIVE, BD5 8LJ, BRADFORD, United Kingdom. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the YORBGB2V code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code YORBGB2V is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United Kingdom. Domestic GBP clearings route via BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments rather than SWIFT.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).