SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21B16
CLYDGB21B16 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Aberlour, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21B16 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | B16 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Aberlour |
| City | Aberlour |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- B16 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 is behind BIC CLYDGB21B16?
CLYDGB21B16 identifies Aberlour, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Aberlour, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CLYDGB21B16 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CLYDGB21B16.
What happens if I enter CLYDGB21B16 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLYDGB21B16 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21B16 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 B16 identifies the department Aberlour.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.