SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21131

CLYDGB21131 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Cullen, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21131

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21131
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code131
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchCullen
CityCullen
CountryUnited 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.
131 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 uses BIC CLYDGB21131?

CLYDGB21131 identifies Cullen, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Cullen, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Clydesdale Bank PLC.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21131 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLYDGB21131 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21131 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 131 is the code of the department Cullen.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21131?

CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21131 points to Cullen. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21131.

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