SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21234
CLYDGB21234 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21234 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 234 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Newington 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.
- 234 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 is behind SWIFT code CLYDGB21234?
CLYDGB21234 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Newington Edinburgh, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21234?
CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21234 points to Newington Edinburgh. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLYDGB21234 if the recipient asks for it.
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.
Do I need CLYDGB21234 for a euro transfer 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 CLYDGB21234.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of CLYDGB21234 mean?
CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 234 is the code of the department Newington Edinburgh.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.