SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21219
CLYDGB21219 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21219 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 219 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Dunfermline |
| City | Dunfermline |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 219 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 is behind BIC CLYDGB21219?
CLYDGB21219 identifies Dunfermline, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Clydesdale Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in CLYDGB21219 stand for?
CLYD is the institution code of Clydesdale Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 219 is the code of the department Dunfermline.
Do I need CLYDGB21219 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 still need CLYDGB21219.
What happens if I enter CLYDGB21219 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLYDGB21219 with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Clydesdale Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 344 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clydesdale Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.