SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21173
CLYDGB21173 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21173 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 173 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Fidelity Centre London |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 173 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 SWIFT code CLYDGB21173?
CLYDGB21173 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fidelity Centre London, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21173?
CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21173 points to Fidelity Centre London. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLYDGB21173 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter CLYDGB21173 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLYDGB21173 with the recipient before sending.
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.
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 – the difference can be large.
What does each part of CLYDGB21173 mean?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 173 identifies the department Fidelity Centre London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.