GoldexPay
Language: EN
English Nederlands Deutsch Français Español

SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21434

CLYDGB21434 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21434

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21434
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code434
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchCharing Cross Glasgow
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited 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.
434 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21434?

CLYDGB21434 identifies Charing Cross Glasgow, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21434 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21434 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.

Do I need CLYDGB21434 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. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21434.

How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21434?

CLYDGB21 is the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21434 is Charing Cross Glasgow. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLYDGB21434 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21434 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 434 identifies the branch Charing Cross Glasgow.

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