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SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21949

CLYDGB21949 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21949

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21949
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code949
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchSt Enoch Square Glasgow
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited 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.
949 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 uses SWIFT code CLYDGB21949?

CLYDGB21949 identifies St Enoch Square Glasgow, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of CLYDGB21949 mean?

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 949 is the code of the department St Enoch Square Glasgow.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CLYDGB21949 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of 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 CLYDGB21949.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21949?

CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21949 points to St Enoch Square Glasgow. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21949.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21949 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLYDGB21949 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before sending.

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