SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21123
CLYDGB21123 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21123 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 123 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Paddington Ifs |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 123 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
What bank is behind BIC CLYDGB21123?
CLYDGB21123 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paddington Ifs, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 CLYDGB21123 stand for?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 123 is the code of the branch Paddington Ifs.
Do I need CLYDGB21123 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 do need CLYDGB21123.
How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next 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.