SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21221
CLYDGB21221 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21221 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 221 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Greenock |
| City | Greenock |
| Country | United 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.
- 221 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/BIC code CLYDGB21221?
CLYDGB21221 identifies Greenock, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21221 stand for?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 221 is the code of the branch Greenock.
Do I need CLYDGB21221 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 CLYDGB21221.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21221 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLYDGB21221 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21221?
CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21221 is Greenock. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CLYDGB21221 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.