SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21925
CLYDGB21925 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Stornoway, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21925 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 925 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Stornoway |
| City | Stornoway |
| 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.
- 925 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 code CLYDGB21925?
CLYDGB21925 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stornoway, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Stornoway, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21925 stand for?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 925 is the code of the department Stornoway.
What happens if I enter CLYDGB21925 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLYDGB21925 with the recipient before you confirm.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need CLYDGB21925 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21925.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21925?
CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21925 is Stornoway. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21925.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.