SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21808
CLYDGB21808 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Stranraer, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21808 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 808 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Stranraer |
| City | Stranraer |
| 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.
- 808 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 code CLYDGB21808?
CLYDGB21808 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stranraer, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Stranraer, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter CLYDGB21808 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLYDGB21808 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.
Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have other 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.
Do I need CLYDGB21808 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need CLYDGB21808.
How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21808 mean?
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 808 identifies the branch Stranraer.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.