SWIFT/BIC code CLTUGB21XXX

CLTUGB21XXX belongs to 1st Class Credit Union in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

CLTUGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLTUGB21XXX
8-character codeCLTUGB21
Branch codeXXX
Bank1st Class Credit Union
BranchHead office
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the 1st Class Credit Union SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CLTU 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.
XXX 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 is behind BIC CLTUGB21XXX?

The code CLTUGB21XXX belongs to the head office of 1st Class Credit Union in Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at 1st Class Credit Union.

What do the letters in CLTUGB21XXX mean?

CLTU is the bank code of 1st Class Credit Union, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

Does 1st Class Credit Union have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – CLTUGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for 1st Class Credit Union in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.

What is the cheapest way to send money to 1st Class Credit Union?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use CLTUGB21XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLTUGB21XXX against the details from 1st Class Credit Union before you confirm.

Is CLTUGB21 and CLTUGB21XXX the same code?

Yes. CLTUGB21 is the short version of CLTUGB21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to 1st Class Credit Union in Glasgow.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.