Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for ClearBank Europe N.V.?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for ClearBank Europe N.V. is CLRBNL2A. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to ClearBank Europe N.V.?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to ClearBank Europe N.V., provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code CLRBNL2A (Amsterdam, Netherlands) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is ClearBank Europe N.V. a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ClearBank Europe N.V. is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN, with no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code CLRBNL2A mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code CLRBNL2A: "CLRB" is the institution code identifying ClearBank Europe N.V., "NL" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Netherlands, and "2A" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

Question 5

Who owns ClearBank Europe N.V.?

Accepted Answer

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.

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