SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21224
CLYDGB21224 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in East Kilbride, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21224 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 224 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | East Kilbride |
| City | East Kilbride |
| Country | United 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.
- 224 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 CLYDGB21224?
CLYDGB21224 is the SWIFT/BIC code of East Kilbride, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in East Kilbride, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter CLYDGB21224 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLYDGB21224 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CLYDGB21224 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21224.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21224 stand for?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 224 is the code of the department East Kilbride.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21224?
CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21224 points to East Kilbride. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21224.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.