SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21229
CLYDGB21229 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21229 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 229 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Gorgie 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.
- 229 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21229?
The code CLYDGB21229 belongs to Gorgie Edinburgh, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21229?
CLYDGB21 is the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21229 is Gorgie Edinburgh. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLYDGB21229 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of CLYDGB21229 mean?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 229 identifies the department Gorgie Edinburgh.
What is the best way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need CLYDGB21229 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need CLYDGB21229.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.