SWIFT/BIC code CLRBGB22098
CLRBGB22098 belongs to Clearbank in Wroxham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLRBGB22098 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLRBGB22 |
| Branch code | 098 |
| Bank | Clearbank |
| Branch | Clearbank Agency Routing |
| City | Wroxham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Clearbank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 098 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 code CLRBGB22098?
CLRBGB22098 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Clearbank Agency Routing, part 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 CLRBGB22098 mean?
CLRB is the institution code of Clearbank, GB stands for United Kingdom, 22 is the location code and 098 is the code of the department Clearbank Agency Routing.
Can I use CLRBGB22 instead of CLRBGB22098?
CLRBGB22 is the main office of Clearbank, while CLRBGB22098 points to Clearbank Agency Routing. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLRBGB22098.
Do I need CLRBGB22098 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLRBGB22098.
How long does a transfer to Clearbank take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.