SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21200
CLYDGB21200 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Cumnock, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21200 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 200 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cumnock |
| City | Cumnock |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 200 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 uses SWIFT code CLYDGB21200?
CLYDGB21200 identifies Cumnock, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Cumnock, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CLYDGB21200 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLYDGB21200.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21200 mean?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 200 is the code of the department Cumnock.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21200 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21200 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check 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.