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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LAXW

CLAOGB2LAXW belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LAXW

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LAXW
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeAXW
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCalastoneaxw
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Calastone LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
AXW 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 CLAOGB2LAXW?

The code CLAOGB2LAXW belongs to Calastoneaxw, 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.

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 transfer services before you send.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CLAOGB2LAXW 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. If you send another currency you still need CLAOGB2LAXW.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LAXW?

CLAOGB2L is the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LAXW is Calastoneaxw. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLAOGB2LAXW if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LAXW stand for?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and AXW identifies the branch Calastoneaxw.

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