SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LALK
CLAOGB2LALK belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LALK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | ALK |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | Cala2alk |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Calastone LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- ALK 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
What bank is behind BIC CLAOGB2LALK?
CLAOGB2LALK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cala2alk, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Calastone LTD?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CLAOGB2LALK for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CLAOGB2LALK.
What does each part of CLAOGB2LALK stand for?
CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and ALK is the code of the department Cala2alk.
Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LALK?
CLAOGB2L is the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LALK is Cala2alk. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLAOGB2LALK if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter CLAOGB2LALK incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLAOGB2LALK against the details from Calastone LTD before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.