SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LDWN

CLAOGB2LDWN belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LDWN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LDWN
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeDWN
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2dwn
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.
DWN 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 CLAOGB2LDWN?

The code CLAOGB2LDWN belongs to Cala2dwn, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need CLAOGB2LDWN for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LDWN.

How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I use CLAOGB2LDWN incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLAOGB2LDWN against the details from Calastone LTD before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Calastone LTD in United Kingdom?

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.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LDWN stand for?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and DWN identifies the department Cala2dwn.

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