SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LAXZ

CLAOGB2LAXZ belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LAXZ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LAXZ
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeAXZ
BankCalastone LTD
Branch—
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
AXZ 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 CLAOGB2LAXZ?

CLAOGB2LAXZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Calastone LTD, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need CLAOGB2LAXZ to send euros 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. For other currencies you still need CLAOGB2LAXZ.

Has Calastone LTD got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 628 SWIFT/BIC codes for Calastone LTD in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Calastone LTD.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter CLAOGB2LAXZ incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLAOGB2LAXZ against the details from Calastone LTD before sending.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LAXZ?

CLAOGB2L is the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LAXZ points to Calastone LTD. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLAOGB2LAXZ if the recipient asks for it.

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