SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21830

CLYDGB21830 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21830

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21830
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code830
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchLivingston
CityLivingston
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
830 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 CLYDGB21830?

CLYDGB21830 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Livingston, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Livingston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CLYDGB21830 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21830.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21830 stand for?

CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 830 is the code of the branch Livingston.

What happens if I enter CLYDGB21830 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21830 with the recipient before you confirm.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check 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.