SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21091

CLYDGB21091 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21091

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21091
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code091
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
Branch—
CityGlasgow
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.
091 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21091?

CLYDGB21091 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21091?

CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21091 is Clydesdale Bank PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLYDGB21091 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21091 stand for?

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 091 identifies the department Clydesdale Bank PLC.

How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. 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.