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SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21109

CLYDGB21109 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Montrose, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21109

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21109
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code109
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchMontrose
CityMontrose
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
109 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 SWIFT code CLYDGB21109?

CLYDGB21109 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Montrose, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Montrose, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21109 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21109 with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21109 mean?

CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 109 is the code of the department Montrose.

Do I need CLYDGB21109 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21109.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?

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

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21109?

CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21109 points to Montrose. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21109.

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