SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21909

CLYDGB21909 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Cumbernauld, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21909

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21909
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code909
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchCentre Cumbernauld
CityCumbernauld
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
909 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 SWIFT code CLYDGB21909?

The code CLYDGB21909 belongs to Centre Cumbernauld, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Cumbernauld, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Clydesdale Bank PLC.

How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need CLYDGB21909 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21909.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21909?

CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21909 is Centre Cumbernauld. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLYDGB21909 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21909 stand for?

CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 909 is the code of the department Centre Cumbernauld.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.