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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LCEL

CLAOGB2LCEL belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LCEL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LCEL
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeCEL
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala Celeste
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.
CEL 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/BIC code CLAOGB2LCEL?

CLAOGB2LCEL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cala Celeste, part of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of CLAOGB2LCEL mean?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and CEL is the code of the branch Cala Celeste.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LCEL?

CLAOGB2L points to the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LCEL points to Cala Celeste. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LCEL.

Does Calastone LTD have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 628 SWIFT/BIC codes for Calastone LTD in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CLAOGB2LCEL for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LCEL.

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