ClearBank

The UK's first new clearing bank in 250 years.

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Overview

ClearBank is a UK-based clearing bank that offers a new generation of banking and payment services. Built on a cloud-native, API-first platform, ClearBank provides direct access to UK payment schemes (Bacs, CHAPS, Faster Payments) and offers a range of BaaS solutions, including real-time accounts, payments, and virtual accounts. It serves regulated financial institutions, fintechs, and corporations.

✨ Key Features

  • Direct Access to UK Payment Schemes
  • Real-Time Bank Accounts and IBANs
  • Faster Payments, Bacs, and CHAPS Processing
  • Virtual Accounts and Ledger Management
  • Safeguarding and Client Money Accounts
  • API-driven Platform
  • Compliance and Regulatory Reporting

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Cloud-native, purpose-built clearing bank
  • Direct access to all major UK payment schemes
  • Focus on serving regulated financial institutions

Unique Value: ClearBank provides a secure, resilient, and efficient way for financial institutions to access UK clearing and offer embedded banking services.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Agency banking for financial institutions Embedded payments for fintechs and corporations Client money accounts for regulated businesses Virtual accounts for e-commerce and marketplaces

✅ Best For

  • Coinbase uses ClearBank for its UK payment services.
  • Tide, a leading UK business financial platform, partners with ClearBank.
  • OakNorth Bank leverages ClearBank's platform for its payment clearing.

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Companies without a presence or customer base in the UK
  • Businesses looking for a direct-to-consumer banking product

🏆 Alternatives

Starling Bank (Engine) NatWest Boxed Other clearing banks

Unlike traditional clearing banks with legacy technology, ClearBank's cloud-native platform offers greater agility, faster processing, and easier integration through APIs.

💻 Platforms

Web API

🔌 Integrations

Various core banking systems AML and KYC providers Accounting software

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by plan tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ SOC 2 ✓ GDPR ✓ ISO 27001 ✓ SSO ✓ Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ✓ ISO 27001 ✓ SOC 2 Type 2

💰 Pricing

Contact for pricing

Free tier: NA

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