SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21627
CLYDGB21627 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Gloucester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21627 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 627 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Gloucester Financial Solutions Centre |
| City | Gloucester |
| 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.
- 627 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 BIC CLYDGB21627?
CLYDGB21627 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gloucester Financial Solutions Centre, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Gloucester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need CLYDGB21627 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21627.
How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of CLYDGB21627 stand for?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 627 identifies the branch Gloucester Financial Solutions Centre.
Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.