SWIFT / BIC Code
CLRBNL2A
ClearBank Europe N.V.
CLRBNL2A is the BIC (SWIFT code) of ClearBank Europe N.V., registered in Amsterdam. Its bank code is CLRB, the code an IBAN at ClearBank Europe N.V. carries in positions 5 to 8. Its IBANs are 18 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
CLRB: institution identifier (4 letters)
NL: country code per ISO 3166-1
2A: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
ClearBank Europe N.V.'s participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
Part of ClearBank Group Holdings Limited
ClearBank Europe N.V. is registered in Netherlands but belongs to ClearBank Group Holdings Limited, a banking group based in the UK.
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IBAN format for 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Netherlands IBANs are 18 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for ClearBank Europe N.V.?
CLRBNL2A. Written with the head-office branch code it is CLRBNL2AXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does CLRBNL2A mean?
"CLRB" identifies ClearBank Europe N.V., "NL" is the country code for Netherlands, "2A" is the location code.
What is ClearBank Europe N.V.'s bank code?
CLRB. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 8 of an IBAN from Netherlands. BIC-lijst-NL lists it.
How long are ClearBank Europe N.V. IBANs?
18 characters, like every IBAN from Netherlands: the country code NL, two check digits, the bank code (4 letters, CLRB for ClearBank Europe N.V.) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to ClearBank Europe N.V.?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists ClearBank Europe N.V. in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 8 October 2024, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does ClearBank Europe N.V. confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 1 September 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is ClearBank Europe N.V.'s registered office?
Stadhouderskade 85, 1073AT Amsterdam, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Stadhouderskade 85, Amsterdam as its address.
Who owns ClearBank Europe N.V.?
ClearBank Europe N.V. is owned by ClearBank Group Holdings Limited, a banking group based in the UK. ClearBank Europe N.V. is registered in Netherlands as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in the UK.