SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21325

CLYDGB21325 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21325

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21325
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code325
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchShawlands
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
325 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21325?

CLYDGB21325 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shawlands, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of CLYDGB21325 stand for?

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 325 identifies the department Shawlands.

Do I need CLYDGB21325 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CLYDGB21325.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21325?

CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21325 points to Shawlands. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21325.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21325 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21325 with the recipient before you confirm.

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