SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21800
CLYDGB21800 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21800 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 800 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh Davidson Mains |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 800 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21800?
The code CLYDGB21800 belongs to Edinburgh Davidson Mains, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of CLYDGB21800 mean?
CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 800 identifies the branch Edinburgh Davidson Mains.
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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need CLYDGB21800 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21800.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21800?
CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21800 is Edinburgh Davidson Mains. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLYDGB21800 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.