SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21811

CLYDGB21811 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Tain, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21811

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21811
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code811
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchTain
CityTain
CountryUnited 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.
811 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 CLYDGB21811?

CLYDGB21811 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tain, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Tain, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need CLYDGB21811 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 still need CLYDGB21811.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter CLYDGB21811 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21811 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of CLYDGB21811 stand for?

CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 811 identifies the department Tain.

What is the best way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive 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.