SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21831

CLYDGB21831 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glenrothes, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21831

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21831
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code831
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchGlenrothes
CityGlenrothes
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
831 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 CLYDGB21831?

CLYDGB21831 identifies Glenrothes, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glenrothes, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21831?

CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21831 is Glenrothes. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21831.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21831 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLYDGB21831 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got more 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.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21831 mean?

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 831 is the code of the branch Glenrothes.

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

Many banks add several percent 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.