SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21226

CLYDGB21226 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21226

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21226
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code226
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchCharlotte Square Edinburgh
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
226 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 SWIFT code CLYDGB21226?

The code CLYDGB21226 belongs to Charlotte Square Edinburgh, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21226?

CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21226 is Charlotte Square Edinburgh. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21226.

What happens if I enter CLYDGB21226 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLYDGB21226 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before you confirm.

Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Clydesdale Bank PLC.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CLYDGB21226 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CLYDGB21226.

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