SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21712
CLYDGB21712 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Peterhead, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21712 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 712 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Peterhead |
| City | Peterhead |
| Country | United 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.
- 712 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 CLYDGB21712?
The code CLYDGB21712 belongs to Peterhead, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Peterhead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21712?
CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21712 is Peterhead. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLYDGB21712 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21712 mean?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 712 is the code of the branch Peterhead.
Do I need CLYDGB21712 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CLYDGB21712.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one 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.