SWIFT/BIC code CALTGB21XXX

CALTGB21XXX belongs to Calthorpe Limited in London, United Kingdom.

CALTGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCALTGB21XXX
8-character codeCALTGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankCalthorpe Limited
BranchHead office
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Calthorpe Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CALT Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which institution is behind BIC CALTGB21XXX?

CALTGB21XXX identifies the headquarters of Calthorpe Limited in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Calthorpe Limited.

How long does a transfer to Calthorpe Limited take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CALTGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CALTGB21XXX.

Is CALTGB21 and CALTGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. CALTGB21 is the short version of CALTGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Calthorpe Limited in London.

What happens if I use CALTGB21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CALTGB21XXX against the details from Calthorpe Limited before sending.

What does each part of CALTGB21XXX mean?

CALT is the bank code of Calthorpe Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.