SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21618
CLYDGB21618 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Macduff, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21618 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 618 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Macduff |
| City | Macduff |
| 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.
- 618 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 uses SWIFT code CLYDGB21618?
CLYDGB21618 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Macduff, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Macduff, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need CLYDGB21618 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21618.
How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of CLYDGB21618 stand for?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 618 identifies the branch Macduff.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21618?
CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21618 points to Macduff. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLYDGB21618 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.