SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21305
CLYDGB21305 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21305 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 305 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | West End 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.
- 305 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 CLYDGB21305?
CLYDGB21305 is the SWIFT/BIC code of West End Edinburgh, a branch or department 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 CLYDGB21305?
CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21305 points to West End Edinburgh. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21305.
Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have 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 CLYDGB21305 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21305.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21305 mean?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 305 is the code of the department West End Edinburgh.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.