SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21320
CLYDGB21320 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Peterhead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21320 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 320 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Peterhead |
| City | Peterhead |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 320 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21320?
CLYDGB21320 identifies Peterhead, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Peterhead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CLYDGB21320 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CLYDGB21320.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21320 mean?
CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 320 identifies the branch Peterhead.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21320 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLYDGB21320 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.