SWIFT/BIC code CLYDGB21519
CLYDGB21519 belongs to Clydesdale Bank PLC in Chelmsford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLYDGB21519 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 519 |
| Bank | Clydesdale Bank PLC |
| Branch | Chelmsford Ifs |
| City | Chelmsford |
| 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.
- 519 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 BIC CLYDGB21519?
CLYDGB21519 identifies Chelmsford Ifs, a unit of Clydesdale Bank PLC in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
What happens if I use CLYDGB21519 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLYDGB21519 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use CLYDGB21 instead of CLYDGB21519?
CLYDGB21 points to the head office of Clydesdale Bank PLC, while CLYDGB21519 points to Chelmsford Ifs. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLYDGB21519 if the recipient 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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CLYDGB21519 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 CLYDGB21519.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.