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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LAVL

CLAOGB2LAVL belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LAVL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LAVL
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeAVL
BankCalastone LTD
Branch—
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.
AVL 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 CLAOGB2LAVL?

CLAOGB2LAVL identifies Calastone LTD, part of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LAVL?

CLAOGB2L is the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LAVL is Calastone LTD. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLAOGB2LAVL if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LAVL mean?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and AVL identifies the department Calastone LTD.

Has Calastone LTD got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 628 SWIFT/BIC codes for Calastone LTD in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Calastone LTD.

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.

Do I need CLAOGB2LAVL to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CLAOGB2LAVL.

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