SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21423

CLYDGB21423 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21423

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21423
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code423
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchExeter Ifs
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
423 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 CLYDGB21423?

The code CLYDGB21423 belongs to Exeter Ifs, 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 CLYDGB21423 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21423.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21423?

CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21423 is Exeter Ifs. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLYDGB21423 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter CLYDGB21423 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLYDGB21423 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of CLYDGB21423 stand for?

CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 423 is the code of the branch Exeter Ifs.

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