SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LABT
CLAOGB2LABT belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LABT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | ABT |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | Cala2 |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Calastone LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CLAO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ABT 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 bank uses SWIFT code CLAOGB2LABT?
CLAOGB2LABT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cala2, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CLAOGB2LABT to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CLAOGB2LABT.
Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LABT?
CLAOGB2L points to the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LABT is Cala2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CLAOGB2LABT if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of CLAOGB2LABT mean?
CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and ABT is the code of the department Cala2.
What is the best way to send money to Calastone LTD?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.