SWIFT/BIC code CLRBGB22005

CLRBGB22005 belongs to Clearbank in Wroxham, United Kingdom.

CLRBGB22005

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLRBGB22005
8-character codeCLRBGB22
Branch code005
BankClearbank
BranchClearbank Agency Routing
CityWroxham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Clearbank SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CLRB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
22 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
005 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/BIC code CLRBGB22005?

CLRBGB22005 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Clearbank Agency Routing, a unit of Clearbank in Wroxham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need CLRBGB22005 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need CLRBGB22005.

How long does a transfer to Clearbank take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use CLRBGB22 instead of CLRBGB22005?

CLRBGB22 points to the main office of Clearbank, while CLRBGB22005 points to Clearbank Agency Routing. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLRBGB22005 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use CLRBGB22005 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLRBGB22005 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of CLRBGB22005 stand for?

CLRB is the institution code of Clearbank, GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the code for the city or region and 005 is the code of the branch Clearbank Agency Routing.

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