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SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21212

CLYDGB21212 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Dumfries, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21212

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21212
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code212
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchBuccleuch Street Dumfries
CityDumfries
CountryUnited 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.
212 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 CLYDGB21212?

CLYDGB21212 identifies Buccleuch Street Dumfries, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Dumfries, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best 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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21212 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 212 identifies the branch Buccleuch Street Dumfries.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21212 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21212 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21212?

CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21212 is Buccleuch Street Dumfries. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21212.

Do I need CLYDGB21212 to send euros 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 CLYDGB21212.

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