SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21620

CLYDGB21620 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Peterborough, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21620

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21620
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code620
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchPeterborough Financial Solutions Centre
CityPeterborough
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
620 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/BIC code CLYDGB21620?

The code CLYDGB21620 belongs to Peterborough Financial Solutions Centre, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Peterborough, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21620?

CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21620 is Peterborough Financial Solutions Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21620.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CLYDGB21620 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CLYDGB21620.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?

Many banks 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.

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