SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21331

CLYDGB21331 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21331

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21331
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code331
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchCastlemilk Road Glasgow
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited 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.
331 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 CLYDGB21331?

CLYDGB21331 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Castlemilk Road Glasgow, 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.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CLYDGB21331 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CLYDGB21331.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21331 mean?

CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 331 is the code of the department Castlemilk Road Glasgow.

What happens if I enter CLYDGB21331 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLYDGB21331 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.

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