SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21V50
CLYDGB21V50 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21V50 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | V50 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | St Vincent Street Glasgow |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Clydesdale Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- V50 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 bank uses BIC CLYDGB21V50?
The code CLYDGB21V50 belongs to St Vincent Street Glasgow, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of CLYDGB21V50 mean?
CLYD is the bank code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and V50 identifies the branch St Vincent Street Glasgow.
Do I need CLYDGB21V50 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLYDGB21V50.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter CLYDGB21V50 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLYDGB21V50 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Clydesdale Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom. 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.