SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21310

CLYDGB21310 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Ellon, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21310

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21310
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code310
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchEllon
CityEllon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
310 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 uses BIC CLYDGB21310?

The code CLYDGB21310 belongs to Ellon, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Ellon, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of CLYDGB21310 mean?

CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 310 is the code of the department Ellon.

Do I need CLYDGB21310 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CLYDGB21310.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter CLYDGB21310 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21310 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21310?

CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21310 is Ellon. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLYDGB21310 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.