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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LCST

CLAOGB2LCST belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LCST

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LCST
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeCST
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCalacst
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Calastone LTD SWIFT/BIC works

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.
CST 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 code CLAOGB2LCST?

CLAOGB2LCST is the SWIFT/BIC code of Calacst, a unit 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 cheapest way to send money to Calastone LTD?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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

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

Do I need CLAOGB2LCST to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CLAOGB2LCST.

What does each part of CLAOGB2LCST mean?

CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and CST is the code of the branch Calacst.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LCST?

CLAOGB2L points to the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LCST is Calacst. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LCST.

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