SWIFT/BIC code CLRBGB22149
CLRBGB22149 belongs to Clearbank in Wroxham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLRBGB22149 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLRBGB22 |
| Branch code | 149 |
| Bank | Clearbank |
| Branch | Clearbank Agency Routing |
| City | Wroxham |
| Country | United 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.
- 149 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 bank uses BIC CLRBGB22149?
The code CLRBGB22149 belongs to Clearbank Agency Routing, part of Clearbank in Wroxham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Clearbank?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Do I need CLRBGB22149 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CLRBGB22149.
How long does a transfer to Clearbank take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use CLRBGB22 instead of CLRBGB22149?
CLRBGB22 points to the head office of Clearbank, while CLRBGB22149 is Clearbank Agency Routing. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLRBGB22149 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CLRBGB22149 mean?
CLRB is the bank code of Clearbank, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 22 is the location code and 149 is the code of the department Clearbank Agency Routing.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.