SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21504

CLYDGB21504 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21504

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21504
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code504
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchCathcart Square Greenock
CityGreenock
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.
504 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 is behind SWIFT code CLYDGB21504?

CLYDGB21504 identifies Cathcart Square Greenock, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21504?

CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21504 is Cathcart Square Greenock. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21504.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21504 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21504 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Clydesdale Bank PLC.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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