SWIFT/BIC code CLRBGB22052

CLRBGB22052 belongs to Clearbank in Wroxham, United Kingdom.

CLRBGB22052

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLRBGB22052
8-character codeCLRBGB22
Branch code052
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.
052 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code CLRBGB22052?

CLRBGB22052 identifies Clearbank Agency Routing, part of Clearbank in Wroxham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Clearbank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 161 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clearbank in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use CLRBGB22 instead of CLRBGB22052?

CLRBGB22 is the main office of Clearbank, while CLRBGB22052 is Clearbank Agency Routing. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLRBGB22052 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter CLRBGB22052 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLRBGB22052 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need CLRBGB22052 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CLRBGB22052.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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