SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21153

CLYDGB21153 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Hamilton, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21153

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21153
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code153
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchAlmada Street Hamilton
CityHamilton
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.
153 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 CLYDGB21153?

CLYDGB21153 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Almada Street Hamilton, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Hamilton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21153 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLYDGB21153 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.

How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CLYDGB21153 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need CLYDGB21153.

What does each part of CLYDGB21153 mean?

CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 153 is the code of the branch Almada Street Hamilton.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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