SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21919
CLYDGB21919 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21919 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 919 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Corstorphine Edinburgh |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 919 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21919?
The code CLYDGB21919 belongs to Corstorphine Edinburgh, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21919 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLYDGB21919 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.
Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Clydesdale Bank PLC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21919?
CLYDGB21 is the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21919 is Corstorphine Edinburgh. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21919.
Do I need CLYDGB21919 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21919.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.