SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21732

CLYDGB21732 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Saltcoats, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21732

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21732
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code732
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchSaltcoats
CitySaltcoats
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.
732 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/BIC code CLYDGB21732?

CLYDGB21732 identifies Saltcoats, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Saltcoats, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need CLYDGB21732 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 CLYDGB21732.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

What do the letters in CLYDGB21732 stand for?

CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 732 is the code of the branch Saltcoats.

Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have other 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.

What is the best way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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