How to Use the ClearBank MCP in Claude

Manage your UK ledger directly from Claude Desktop with this MCP Server.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect ClearBank to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup ClearBank with Claude Desktop

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Execute UK payments from Claude Desktop

Trigger `clearbank_create_faster_payment` or `clearbank_create_chaps_payment` right from your chat window. You provide the details, and the agent handles the instruction sequence to the banking rail. This MCP Server removes the need to log into a separate portal. You get immediate confirmation of your instruction status using `clearbank_get_payment_status` without leaving your workspace.

Audit ClearBank accounts in Claude Desktop

Run `clearbank_get_accounts` to pull your current ledger list into your chat history. It gives you a clear view of which accounts you currently have active. Need to check your numbers? Invoke `clearbank_get_account_balances` to see live figures. You can also pull detailed history using `clearbank_get_transactions` to spot specific line items.

Control account status in Claude Desktop

If you detect suspicious activity, use `clearbank_suspend_account` to lock things down instantly. It stops all incoming and outgoing movement on the specific ledger. You can also provision new virtual accounts by calling `clearbank_create_account`. The server handles the setup so you can start moving funds within the UK network immediately.

Setup guide

Set up ClearBank MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The ClearBank MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the ClearBank MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under clearbank-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clearbank-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ClearBank MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude desktop configuration file. Add the server details to the mcpServers object using the command and arguments provided in your Vinkius dashboard. Restart the app to see the tools appear.

Yes, provided it is within Bank of England operating hours. Use the payment tool to initiate the request and the status tool to confirm settlement.

It does. You simply ask the agent to check your balances, and it pulls the latest data directly from the ledger API.

Your banking data remains encrypted in transit and is never stored by the interface. The Vinkius sandbox ensures your credentials stay isolated from the local environment.

The server only touches your account metadata and transaction logs. We enforce strict isolation so no other processes can scrape your financial information.

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