SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21170

CLYDGB21170 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Annan, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21170

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21170
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code170
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchAnnan
CityAnnan
CountryUnited 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.
170 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 bank is behind BIC CLYDGB21170?

CLYDGB21170 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Annan, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Annan, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21170?

CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21170 points to Annan. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLYDGB21170 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21170 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLYDGB21170 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.

Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need CLYDGB21170 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need CLYDGB21170.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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