SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21601
CLYDGB21601 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21601 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 601 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Kirkcaldy |
| City | Kirkcaldy |
| 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.
- 601 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
What bank uses SWIFT code CLYDGB21601?
CLYDGB21601 identifies Kirkcaldy, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Clydesdale Bank PLC.
Do I need CLYDGB21601 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need CLYDGB21601.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21601?
CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21601 points to Kirkcaldy. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLYDGB21601 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.