SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21405
CLYDGB21405 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21405 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 405 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | St. Albans Ifs |
| City | St. Albans |
| 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.
- 405 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21405?
CLYDGB21405 identifies St. Albans Ifs, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in St. Albans, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need CLYDGB21405 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21405.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21405?
CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21405 is St. Albans Ifs. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CLYDGB21405 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21405 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 405 identifies the department St. Albans Ifs.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.