SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LCSF
CLAOGB2LCSF belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LCSF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | CSF |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | Cala2csf |
| 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.
- CSF 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
What bank is behind BIC CLAOGB2LCSF?
CLAOGB2LCSF identifies Cala2csf, a unit of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Calastone LTD?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in CLAOGB2LCSF mean?
CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and CSF is the code of the department Cala2csf.
Does Calastone LTD have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 628 SWIFT/BIC codes for Calastone LTD in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need CLAOGB2LCSF to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need CLAOGB2LCSF.
How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.