SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21154
CLYDGB21154 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Girvan, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21154 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 154 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Girvan |
| City | Girvan |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 154 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 is behind BIC CLYDGB21154?
CLYDGB21154 identifies Girvan, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Girvan, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21154?
CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21154 is Girvan. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLYDGB21154 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Clydesdale Bank PLC.
Do I need CLYDGB21154 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CLYDGB21154.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.