SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21518
CLYDGB21518 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Inverness, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21518 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 518 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Academy Street Inverness |
| City | Inverness |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 518 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 BIC CLYDGB21518?
CLYDGB21518 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Academy Street Inverness, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Inverness, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21518 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLYDGB21518 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before you confirm.
Do I need CLYDGB21518 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLYDGB21518.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of CLYDGB21518 mean?
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 518 identifies the branch Academy Street Inverness.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.