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SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21520

CLYDGB21520 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Clydebank, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21520

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21520
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code520
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchAms Glasgow
CityClydebank
CountryUnited 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.
520 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 SWIFT code CLYDGB21520?

CLYDGB21520 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ams Glasgow, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Clydebank, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21520?

CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21520 is Ams Glasgow. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21520.

Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have 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.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CLYDGB21520 for a euro transfer 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 CLYDGB21520.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21520 stand for?

CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 520 is the code of the branch Ams Glasgow.

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