SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21227
CLYDGB21227 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21227 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 227 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Plaza |
| 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.
- 227 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 CLYDGB21227?
CLYDGB21227 identifies Plaza, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter CLYDGB21227 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLYDGB21227 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of CLYDGB21227 stand for?
CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 227 identifies the department Plaza.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need CLYDGB21227 to send euros 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 do need CLYDGB21227.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.