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SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21920

CLYDGB21920 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Paisley, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21920

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21920
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code920
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchGauze Street Paisley
CityPaisley
CountryUnited 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.
920 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 uses BIC CLYDGB21920?

The code CLYDGB21920 belongs to Gauze Street Paisley, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Paisley, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need CLYDGB21920 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21920.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?

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

What does each part of CLYDGB21920 mean?

CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 920 is the code of the branch Gauze Street Paisley.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21920 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLYDGB21920 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21920?

CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21920 points to Gauze Street Paisley. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLYDGB21920 if the recipient asks for it.

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