SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21318
CLYDGB21318 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21318 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 318 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Dundee |
| City | Dundee |
| Country | United 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.
- 318 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 uses BIC CLYDGB21318?
CLYDGB21318 identifies Dundee, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Dundee, 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, our database contains 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21318 stand for?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 318 is the code of the branch Dundee.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21318?
CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21318 points to Dundee. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLYDGB21318 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need CLYDGB21318 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CLYDGB21318.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.