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SWIFT/BIC code CLRBGB22117

CLRBGB22117 belongs to Clearbank in Wroxham, United Kingdom.

CLRBGB22117

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLRBGB22117
8-character codeCLRBGB22
Branch code117
BankClearbank
BranchClearbank Agency Routing
CityWroxham
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
117 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 CLRBGB22117?

CLRBGB22117 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Clearbank Agency Routing, a branch or department of Clearbank in Wroxham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in CLRBGB22117 stand for?

CLRB is the institution code of Clearbank, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 22 is the location code and 117 identifies the branch Clearbank Agency Routing.

How long does it take to send money to Clearbank?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CLRBGB22117 to send euros 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 still need CLRBGB22117.

Can I use CLRBGB22 instead of CLRBGB22117?

CLRBGB22 is the head office of Clearbank, while CLRBGB22117 points to Clearbank Agency Routing. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLRBGB22117 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Clearbank?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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