SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21824
CLYDGB21824 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in West Kilbride, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21824 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 824 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | West Kilbride |
| City | West Kilbride |
| 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.
- 824 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 is behind BIC CLYDGB21824?
CLYDGB21824 is the SWIFT/BIC code of West Kilbride, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in West Kilbride, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21824 mean?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 824 is the code of the branch West Kilbride.
Do I need CLYDGB21824 to send euros 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. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21824.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21824?
CLYDGB21 is the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21824 is West Kilbride. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21824.
Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.