SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21307

CLYDGB21307 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21307

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21307
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code307
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchElgin
CityElgin
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
307 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/BIC code CLYDGB21307?

The code CLYDGB21307 belongs to Elgin, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21307 mean?

CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 307 identifies the branch Elgin.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21307?

CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21307 is Elgin. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLYDGB21307 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest 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.

Do I need CLYDGB21307 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLYDGB21307.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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