SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21503
CLYDGB21503 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Grangemouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21503 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 503 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Grangemouth |
| City | Grangemouth |
| Country | United 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.
- 503 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 CLYDGB21503?
The code CLYDGB21503 belongs to Grangemouth, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Grangemouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need CLYDGB21503 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21503.
How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21503 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLYDGB21503 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21503?
CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21503 is Grangemouth. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21503.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.