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SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21203

CLYDGB21203 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Musselburgh, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21203

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21203
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code203
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchMusselburgh
CityMusselburgh
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.
203 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 uses BIC CLYDGB21203?

CLYDGB21203 identifies Musselburgh, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Musselburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21203 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21203 with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21203 mean?

CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 203 is the code of the department Musselburgh.

Do I need CLYDGB21203 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21203.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21203?

CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21203 is Musselburgh. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21203.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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