SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21314

CLYDGB21314 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21314

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21314
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code314
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchPlymouth Ifs
CityPlymouth
CountryUnited 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.
314 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 is behind SWIFT code CLYDGB21314?

CLYDGB21314 identifies Plymouth Ifs, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21314?

CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21314 is Plymouth Ifs. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLYDGB21314 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?

Many banks 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.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21314 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21314 with the recipient before sending.

Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of CLYDGB21314 stand for?

CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 314 identifies the branch Plymouth Ifs.

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