SWIFT/BIC code CLRBGB22156

CLRBGB22156 belongs to Clearbank in Wroxham, United Kingdom.

CLRBGB22156

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLRBGB22156
8-character codeCLRBGB22
Branch code156
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.
156 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 CLRBGB22156?

The code CLRBGB22156 belongs to 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.

Has Clearbank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 161 SWIFT/BIC codes for Clearbank in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use CLRBGB22 instead of CLRBGB22156?

CLRBGB22 is the head office of Clearbank, while CLRBGB22156 points to Clearbank Agency Routing. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CLRBGB22156 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use CLRBGB22156 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLRBGB22156 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of CLRBGB22156 stand for?

CLRB is the bank code of Clearbank, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 22 is the location code and 156 identifies the branch Clearbank Agency Routing.

Do I need CLRBGB22156 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CLRBGB22156.

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