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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LCHT

CLAOGB2LCHT belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LCHT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LCHT
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeCHT
BankCalastone LTD
Branch—
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Calastone LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
CHT 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 CLAOGB2LCHT?

CLAOGB2LCHT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Calastone LTD, 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?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CLAOGB2LCHT 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 CLAOGB2LCHT.

What does each part of CLAOGB2LCHT 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 CHT identifies the branch Calastone LTD.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LCHT?

CLAOGB2L is the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LCHT points to Calastone LTD. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLAOGB2LCHT 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.