SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21512

CLYDGB21512 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Bath, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21512

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21512
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code512
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchBath Ifs
CityBath
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.
512 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21512?

CLYDGB21512 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bath Ifs, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Bath, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need CLYDGB21512 to send euros 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. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21512.

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

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

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21512?

CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21512 is Bath Ifs. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CLYDGB21512 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21512 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLYDGB21512 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of CLYDGB21512 stand for?

CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 512 identifies the branch Bath Ifs.

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