SWIFT/BIC code CLRBGB22047

CLRBGB22047 belongs to Clearbank in Wroxham, United Kingdom.

CLRBGB22047

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLRBGB22047
8-character codeCLRBGB22
Branch code047
BankClearbank
BranchClearbank Agency Routing
CityWroxham
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Clearbank SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
047 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 SWIFT code CLRBGB22047?

CLRBGB22047 identifies Clearbank Agency Routing, a branch or department of Clearbank in Wroxham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in CLRBGB22047 stand for?

CLRB is the institution code of Clearbank, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 22 is the location code and 047 identifies the department Clearbank Agency Routing.

Do I need CLRBGB22047 to send euros 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 CLRBGB22047.

How long does a transfer to Clearbank take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Has Clearbank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 161 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clearbank in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Clearbank.

Can I use CLRBGB22 instead of CLRBGB22047?

CLRBGB22 is the head office of Clearbank, while CLRBGB22047 is Clearbank Agency Routing. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLRBGB22047 if the recipient asks for it.

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