SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21250
CLYDGB21250 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21250 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 250 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | St Nicholas Aberdeen |
| City | Aberdeen |
| Country | United 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.
- 250 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 SWIFT code CLYDGB21250?
The code CLYDGB21250 belongs to St Nicholas Aberdeen, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Clydesdale Bank PLC.
Do I need CLYDGB21250 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 CLYDGB21250.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21250 mean?
CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 250 is the code of the department St Nicholas Aberdeen.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.