SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21FID

CLYDGB21FID belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21FID

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21FID
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch codeFID
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
Branch—
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited 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.
FID 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 CLYDGB21FID?

CLYDGB21FID identifies Clydesdale Bank PLC, part of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21FID?

CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21FID points to Clydesdale Bank PLC. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CLYDGB21FID if the recipient asks for it.

Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got more 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 CLYDGB21FID mean?

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

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

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

Do I need CLYDGB21FID 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. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21FID.

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