SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21309

CLYDGB21309 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21309

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21309
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code309
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchNorwich Ifs
CityNorwich
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
309 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 uses BIC CLYDGB21309?

The code CLYDGB21309 belongs to Norwich Ifs, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Clydesdale Bank PLC.

Do I need CLYDGB21309 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21309.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter CLYDGB21309 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLYDGB21309 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before you confirm.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21309?

CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21309 points to Norwich Ifs. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CLYDGB21309 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.