SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21116
CLYDGB21116 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Bucksburn, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21116 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 116 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bucksburn |
| City | Bucksburn |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 116 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 uses SWIFT code CLYDGB21116?
CLYDGB21116 identifies Bucksburn, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Bucksburn, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need CLYDGB21116 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21116.
Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have more 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.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21116 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21116 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21116 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 116 is the code of the branch Bucksburn.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.