SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21530

CLYDGB21530 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21530

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21530
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code530
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchThe Foregate Kilmarnock
CityKilmarnock
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
530 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/BIC code CLYDGB21530?

CLYDGB21530 identifies The Foregate Kilmarnock, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21530 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21530 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21530?

CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21530 points to The Foregate Kilmarnock. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLYDGB21530 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Clydesdale Bank PLC.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21530 mean?

CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 530 is the code of the department The Foregate Kilmarnock.

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