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SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21B20

CLYDGB21B20 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Alford, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21B20

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21B20
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch codeB20
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchAlford
CityAlford
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
B20 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 SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21B20?

The code CLYDGB21B20 belongs to Alford, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Alford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in CLYDGB21B20 stand for?

CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and B20 identifies the department Alford.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21B20?

CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21B20 points to Alford. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CLYDGB21B20 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21B20 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21B20 with the recipient before you confirm.

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