SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21946
CLYDGB21946 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21946 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 946 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | West End Aberdeen |
| City | Aberdeen |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 946 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 CLYDGB21946?
CLYDGB21946 is the SWIFT/BIC code of West End Aberdeen, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21946 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21946 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
Many banks 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.
Do I need CLYDGB21946 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need CLYDGB21946.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21946 mean?
CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 946 is the code of the branch West End Aberdeen.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.