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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LAIE

CLAOGB2LAIE belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LAIE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LAIE
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeAIE
BankCalastone LTD
BranchArgonaut Ireland
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
AIE 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 branch uses BIC CLAOGB2LAIE?

The code CLAOGB2LAIE belongs to Argonaut Ireland, part of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LAIE?

CLAOGB2L is the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LAIE is Argonaut Ireland. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLAOGB2LAIE if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of CLAOGB2LAIE mean?

CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and AIE is the code of the department Argonaut Ireland.

Has Calastone LTD got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 628 SWIFT/BIC codes for Calastone LTD in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need CLAOGB2LAIE to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LAIE.

How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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