SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21119

CLYDGB21119 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom.

CLYDGB21119

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLYDGB21119
8-character codeCLYDGB21
Branch code119
BankClydesdale Bank PLC
BranchOxford Ifs
CityOxford
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.
119 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 is behind BIC CLYDGB21119?

CLYDGB21119 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Oxford Ifs, a branch or department of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Oxford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Clydesdale Bank PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CLYDGB21119 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CLYDGB21119.

Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21119?

CLYDGB21 is the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21119 points to Oxford Ifs. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLYDGB21119 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. All of them are listed on the page of Clydesdale Bank PLC.

What happens if I use CLYDGB21119 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLYDGB21119 against the details from Clydesdale Bank PLC before you confirm.

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