SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21603

CLYDGB21603 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Lanark, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21603

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21603
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code603
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchLanark
CityLanark
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
603 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 BIC CLYDGB21603?

CLYDGB21603 identifies Lanark, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Lanark, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need CLYDGB21603 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21603.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21603 stand for?

CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 603 is the code of the department Lanark.

Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got 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.

What happens if I enter CLYDGB21603 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21603 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before you confirm.

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