SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21421
CLYDGB21421 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21421 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 421 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Partick Glasgow |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 421 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 SWIFT code CLYDGB21421?
The code CLYDGB21421 belongs to Partick Glasgow, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need CLYDGB21421 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21421.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21421?
CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21421 is Partick Glasgow. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLYDGB21421 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21421 stand for?
CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 421 identifies the department Partick Glasgow.
Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.