SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21103
CLYDGB21103 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Paisley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21103 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 103 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Paisley |
| City | Paisley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 103 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 BIC CLYDGB21103?
CLYDGB21103 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paisley, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Paisley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
What does each part of CLYDGB21103 stand for?
CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 103 identifies the branch Paisley.
Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Clydesdale Bank PLC.
Do I need CLYDGB21103 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLYDGB21103.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA 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.