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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LBOF

CLAOGB2LBOF belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LBOF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LBOF
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeBOF
BankCalastone LTD
BranchBarings Offshore
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.
BOF 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 CLAOGB2LBOF?

CLAOGB2LBOF identifies Barings Offshore, 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 CLAOGB2LBOF?

CLAOGB2L is the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LBOF points to Barings Offshore. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LBOF.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LBOF mean?

CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and BOF is the code of the branch Barings Offshore.

How long does it take to send money to Calastone LTD?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CLAOGB2LBOF to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CLAOGB2LBOF.

What happens if I use CLAOGB2LBOF incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLAOGB2LBOF against the details from Calastone LTD before sending.

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