SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21508
CLYDGB21508 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Helensburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21508 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 508 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Helensburgh |
| City | Helensburgh |
| 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.
- 508 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 is behind BIC CLYDGB21508?
CLYDGB21508 identifies Helensburgh, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Helensburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21508?
CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21508 points to Helensburgh. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLYDGB21508 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21508 mean?
CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 508 is the code of the branch Helensburgh.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21508 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLYDGB21508 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.