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ClearBank API

Clearing/settlement BaaS API: GBP/EUR accounts, Faster Payments, CHAPS, SEPA.

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Our Verdict

Rare fully-licensed clearing API β€” credible bank-rail infrastructure for fintechs that need the real thing.

Pros

  • Direct UK clearing access
  • Faster Payments and CHAPS native
  • Fully licensed UK clearing bank
  • SEPA and GBP/EUR accounts

Cons

  • UK/EU only, no global reach
  • Enterprise onboarding required
  • Not for consumer merchants
  • Pricing requires sales engagement
Best for: UK fintechs needing direct clearing, safeguarding, and BaaS rails Not for: Consumer merchants wanting a card-acceptance gateway

When to Use ClearBank API

Good fit if you need

  • GBP/EUR clearing and settlement BaaS for UK fintech companies
  • Faster Payments and CHAPS access via API for non-bank financial products
  • SEPA payment processing for EU-facing fintech built on ClearBank rails
  • Embedded UK bank account creation for neobanks and e-money institutions

ClearBank API Pricing

Pricing Model
custom
Free Tier
No
Entry Price
β€”
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score
β€”

Beta β€” estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Lock-in Assessment

High 2/5
Lock-in Score
2/5

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