SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21218
CLYDGB21218 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21218 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 218 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Easter Road Edinburgh |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- 218 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 CLYDGB21218?
The code CLYDGB21218 belongs to Easter Road Edinburgh, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21218 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLYDGB21218 with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got 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 best 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.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21218 stand for?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 218 is the code of the branch Easter Road Edinburgh.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21218?
CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21218 points to Easter Road Edinburgh. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLYDGB21218 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.