SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LBIP
CLAOGB2LBIP belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LBIP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | BIP |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | Bnpip |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- BIP 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 CLAOGB2LBIP?
CLAOGB2LBIP identifies Bnpip, a unit of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LBIP?
CLAOGB2L points to the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LBIP is Bnpip. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLAOGB2LBIP if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of CLAOGB2LBIP mean?
CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and BIP is the code of the department Bnpip.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Calastone LTD in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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.
Do I need CLAOGB2LBIP for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLAOGB2LBIP.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.