SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21612
CLYDGB21612 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Lockerbie, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21612 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 612 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Lockerbie |
| City | Lockerbie |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 612 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 CLYDGB21612?
CLYDGB21612 identifies Lockerbie, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Lockerbie, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter CLYDGB21612 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLYDGB21612 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of CLYDGB21612 stand for?
CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 612 is the code of the department Lockerbie.
Do I need CLYDGB21612 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 do need CLYDGB21612.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.