SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21429
CLYDGB21429 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21429 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 429 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Springburn Glasgow |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 429 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 BIC CLYDGB21429?
CLYDGB21429 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Springburn Glasgow, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter CLYDGB21429 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLYDGB21429 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need CLYDGB21429 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLYDGB21429.
What does each part of CLYDGB21429 stand for?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 429 is the code of the department Springburn Glasgow.
How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.