SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LASC
CLAOGB2LASC belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LASC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | ASC |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | Ascentric |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- ASC 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 is behind SWIFT code CLAOGB2LASC?
The code CLAOGB2LASC belongs to Ascentric, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CLAOGB2LASC mean?
CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and ASC is the code of the department Ascentric.
Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LASC?
CLAOGB2L points to the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LASC points to Ascentric. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLAOGB2LASC if the recipient asks for it.
Has Calastone LTD got more 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.
How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CLAOGB2LASC for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LASC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.