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SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21166

CLYDGB21166 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21166

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21166
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code166
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchDavidson's Mains Edinburgh
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
166 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 uses BIC CLYDGB21166?

The code CLYDGB21166 belongs to Davidson's Mains Edinburgh, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21166 mean?

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 166 identifies the department Davidson's Mains Edinburgh.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CLYDGB21166 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21166.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21166?

CLYDGB21 is the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21166 is Davidson's Mains Edinburgh. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLYDGB21166 if the recipient asks for it.

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