SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21407
CLYDGB21407 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21407 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 407 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Govanhill Glasgow |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 407 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 uses SWIFT code CLYDGB21407?
The code CLYDGB21407 belongs to Govanhill Glasgow, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need CLYDGB21407 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21407.
How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21407?
CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21407 points to Govanhill Glasgow. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLYDGB21407 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21407 mean?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 407 is the code of the department Govanhill Glasgow.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.