SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21214

CLYDGB21214 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21214

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21214
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code214
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchDundee Ihs
CityDundee
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.
214 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 is behind BIC CLYDGB21214?

The code CLYDGB21214 belongs to Dundee Ihs, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of CLYDGB21214 mean?

CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 214 identifies the branch Dundee Ihs.

Do I need CLYDGB21214 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21214.

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.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21214?

CLYDGB21 is the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21214 points to Dundee Ihs. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLYDGB21214 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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