SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21GSS
CLYDGB21GSS belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21GSS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | GSS |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | National Custodian Services |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United 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.
- GSS 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 CLYDGB21GSS?
CLYDGB21GSS is the SWIFT/BIC code of National Custodian Services, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have 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 does each part of CLYDGB21GSS stand for?
CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and GSS is the code of the branch National Custodian Services.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21GSS?
CLYDGB21 points to the main office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21GSS points to National Custodian Services. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLYDGB21GSS.
Do I need CLYDGB21GSS for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLYDGB21GSS.
How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.