SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB2102S

CLYDGB2102S belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Pittenweem, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB2102S

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB2102S
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code02S
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchPittenweem
CityPittenweem
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

CLYD 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.
02S 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB2102S?

The code CLYDGB2102S belongs to Pittenweem, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Pittenweem, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use CLYDGB2102S with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB2102S with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of CLYDGB2102S mean?

CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 02S identifies the branch Pittenweem.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB2102S?

CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB2102S is Pittenweem. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLYDGB2102S if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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