SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21321
CLYDGB21321 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21321 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 321 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Suffolk Business Team |
| City | Bury St. Edmunds |
| 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.
- 321 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 BIC CLYDGB21321?
CLYDGB21321 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Suffolk Business Team, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21321?
CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21321 is Suffolk Business Team. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21321.
What is the best way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21321 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21321 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need CLYDGB21321 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21321.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.