SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21747
CLYDGB21747 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21747 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 747 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sauchiehall Street Glasgow |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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.
- 747 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 CLYDGB21747?
CLYDGB21747 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sauchiehall Street Glasgow, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21747?
CLYDGB21 is the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21747 is Sauchiehall Street Glasgow. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21747.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21747 stand for?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 747 identifies the branch Sauchiehall Street Glasgow.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21747 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLYDGB21747 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.
Do I need CLYDGB21747 for a euro transfer 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 CLYDGB21747.
How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.