SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21527
CLYDGB21527 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21527 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 527 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bournemouth Financial Solutions Centre |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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.
- 527 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 uses BIC CLYDGB21527?
The code CLYDGB21527 belongs to Bournemouth Financial Solutions Centre, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter CLYDGB21527 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLYDGB21527 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.
Do I need CLYDGB21527 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21527.
How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21527?
CLYDGB21 is the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21527 points to Bournemouth Financial Solutions Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21527.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21527 mean?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 527 identifies the branch Bournemouth Financial Solutions Centre.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.