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SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21545

CLYDGB21545 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21545

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21545
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code545
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchPrincipal Branch Edinburgh
CityEdinburgh
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.
545 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 is behind BIC CLYDGB21545?

CLYDGB21545 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Principal Branch Edinburgh, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21545 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLYDGB21545 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21545?

CLYDGB21 is the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21545 points to Principal Branch Edinburgh. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLYDGB21545 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need CLYDGB21545 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21545.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments 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.