ClearBank MCP Server for Cursor 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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About ClearBank MCP Server
The ClearBank MCP Server wraps incredibly defensive digital signatures (RSA-SHA256 PEM) autonomously underneath a native Language Model Chat interface. Meaning, your AI has programmatic limits to fire secure European and British payment rails on command natively.
Cursor's Agent mode turns ClearBank into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ClearBank and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
Core Functionality
- Virtual Account Provisioning — Manage deeply nested multi-layered B2B structures. Automatically provision Sort-Code ledgers via
clearbank_create_account. - Payment Initiation (FPS & CHAPS) — Run automated payroll or contractor compensation using direct clearing paths via
clearbank_create_faster_payment. - Algorithmic Tracing — Check real-time payment states organically utilizing
clearbank_get_payment_status.
Use Cases
- Baas Platforms — Direct integration validating funds exactly when needed under FPS limits.
- Treasury Automation — Have the Agent review your high-volume clearing state.
The ClearBank MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect ClearBank to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ClearBank MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using ClearBank
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ClearBank, help me..." — 8 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the ClearBank MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with ClearBank through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP — no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
ClearBank + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the ClearBank MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
ClearBank MCP Tools for Cursor (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect ClearBank to Cursor via MCP:
clearbank_create_account
Provision a new virtual UK Account
clearbank_create_chaps_payment
Can only be done during BofE operating hours. Dispatch a CHAPS High-Value Wire
clearbank_create_faster_payment
Dispatch an instant UK Faster Payment
clearbank_get_account_balances
Assess live balances for a specific account
clearbank_get_accounts
List all internal ClearBank ledgers
clearbank_get_payment_status
Inspect if an FPS or CHAPS instruction settled
clearbank_get_transactions
View deep transaction logs of the Account
clearbank_suspend_account
Immediately freeze an Account preventing transfers out/in
Example Prompts for ClearBank in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with ClearBank immediately.
"Check our main UK sub-account. View the balances mapped onto it to find liquid limits."
"Initialize an FPS transfer. Send £1,500 from Account 'ACC-12' natively to sort code '404040' account '12341234'."
"Suspend suspicious account ID ACC-99 via API."
Troubleshooting ClearBank MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting ClearBank to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
ClearBank + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating ClearBank MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect ClearBank to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
