SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21717
CLYDGB21717 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21717 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 717 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Portobello Edinburgh |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- 717 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 is behind SWIFT code CLYDGB21717?
CLYDGB21717 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Portobello Edinburgh, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 CLYDGB21717?
CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21717 points to Portobello Edinburgh. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21717.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21717 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLYDGB21717 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of CLYDGB21717 mean?
CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 717 is the code of the branch Portobello Edinburgh.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.