SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21514
CLYDGB21514 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Insch, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21514 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 514 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Insch |
| City | Insch |
| 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.
- 514 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 uses SWIFT code CLYDGB21514?
CLYDGB21514 identifies Insch, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Insch, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21514?
CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21514 is Insch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLYDGB21514 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter CLYDGB21514 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLYDGB21514 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before you confirm.
Do I need CLYDGB21514 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21514.
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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.