SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21804
CLYDGB21804 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Clydebank, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21804 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 804 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Clydgb21804 |
| City | Clydebank |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 804 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21804?
The code CLYDGB21804 belongs to Clydgb21804, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Clydebank, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21804?
CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21804 points to Clydgb21804. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLYDGB21804 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 does each part of CLYDGB21804 mean?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 804 identifies the department Clydgb21804.
Do I need CLYDGB21804 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CLYDGB21804.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. 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.