SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB2174S
CLYDGB2174S belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Carlisle, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB2174S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 74S |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Bank Street Carlisle |
| City | Carlisle |
| 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.
- 74S 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/BIC code CLYDGB2174S?
The code CLYDGB2174S belongs to Bank Street Carlisle, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Carlisle, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use CLYDGB2174S incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB2174S with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CLYDGB2174S to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB2174S.
Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.