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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LDOF

CLAOGB2LDOF belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LDOF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LDOF
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeDOF
BankCalastone LTD
BranchDimensional Offshore
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.
DOF 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 CLAOGB2LDOF?

CLAOGB2LDOF identifies Dimensional Offshore, a unit of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need CLAOGB2LDOF to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CLAOGB2LDOF.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LDOF stand for?

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 DOF identifies the branch Dimensional Offshore.

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 specialist providers before you send.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LDOF?

CLAOGB2L is the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LDOF points to Dimensional Offshore. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LDOF.

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