SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21B30

CLYDGB21B30 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Ayr, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21B30

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21B30
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch codeB30
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchAlloway Street Ayr
CityAyr
CountryUnited 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.
B30 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 CLYDGB21B30?

CLYDGB21B30 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Alloway Street Ayr, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Ayr, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21B30 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLYDGB21B30 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CLYDGB21B30 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLYDGB21B30.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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.

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