SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21315
CLYDGB21315 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21315 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 315 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bury St Edmonds Ifs |
| City | Bury St. Edmunds |
| Country | United 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.
- 315 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 SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21315?
CLYDGB21315 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bury St Edmonds Ifs, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CLYDGB21315 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CLYDGB21315.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21315 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLYDGB21315 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of CLYDGB21315 stand for?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 315 identifies the branch Bury St Edmonds Ifs.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21315?
CLYDGB21 is the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21315 is Bury St Edmonds Ifs. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLYDGB21315 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.