SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21155
CLYDGB21155 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Whitburn, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21155 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 155 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Whitburn |
| City | Whitburn |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 155 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 SWIFT code CLYDGB21155?
CLYDGB21155 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Whitburn, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Whitburn, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of CLYDGB21155 stand for?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 155 is the code of the branch Whitburn.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21155 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLYDGB21155 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CLYDGB21155 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21155.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21155?
CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21155 points to Whitburn. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21155.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.