SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21408

CLYDGB21408 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21408

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21408
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code408
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchHillhead Glasgow
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.
408 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 BIC CLYDGB21408?

The code CLYDGB21408 belongs to Hillhead 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.

What happens if I enter CLYDGB21408 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLYDGB21408 with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21408 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 408 is the code of the department Hillhead Glasgow.

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 2–4 business days.

Do I need CLYDGB21408 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CLYDGB21408.

Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got 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.

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