SWIFT/BIC code CLRBGB22056

CLRBGB22056 belongs to Clearbank in Wroxham, United Kingdom.

CLRBGB22056

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLRBGB22056
8-character codeCLRBGB22
Branch code056
BankClearbank
BranchClearbank Agency Routing
CityWroxham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
056 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 CLRBGB22056?

The code CLRBGB22056 belongs to Clearbank Agency Routing, a unit of Clearbank in Wroxham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter CLRBGB22056 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLRBGB22056 with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Clearbank in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of CLRBGB22056 mean?

CLRB is the institution code of Clearbank, GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the location code and 056 identifies the department Clearbank Agency Routing.

Do I need CLRBGB22056 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. For other currencies you still need CLRBGB22056.

How long does it take to send money to Clearbank?

SEPA payments in euros 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.