SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21500
CLYDGB21500 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21500 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 500 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Executive Banking |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 500 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 CLYDGB21500?
The code CLYDGB21500 belongs to Executive Banking, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21500 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLYDGB21500 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CLYDGB21500 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21500.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21500?
CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21500 is Executive Banking. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21500.
What does each part of CLYDGB21500 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 500 is the code of the department Executive Banking.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.