SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21403
CLYDGB21403 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21403 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 403 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- 403 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21403?
The code CLYDGB21403 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21403?
CLYDGB21 is the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21403 is Clydesdale Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CLYDGB21403 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 does each part of CLYDGB21403 stand for?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 403 is the code of the department Clydesdale Bank PLC.
Do I need CLYDGB21403 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need CLYDGB21403.
How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.