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SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21301

CLYDGB21301 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21301

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21301
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code301
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchEdinburgh Executive Banking
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
301 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21301?

CLYDGB21301 identifies Edinburgh Executive Banking, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of CLYDGB21301 mean?

CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 301 is the code of the department Edinburgh Executive Banking.

Do I need CLYDGB21301 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21301.

What is the best 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 transfer services before you send.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21301?

CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21301 points to Edinburgh Executive Banking. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLYDGB21301 if the recipient asks for it.

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