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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LECC

CLAOGB2LECC belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LECC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LECC
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeECC
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2ecclesiastical
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
ECC 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 is behind BIC CLAOGB2LECC?

The code CLAOGB2LECC belongs to Cala2ecclesiastical, a unit of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LECC stand for?

CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and ECC identifies the branch Cala2ecclesiastical.

What happens if I enter CLAOGB2LECC incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLAOGB2LECC with the recipient before sending.

Do I need CLAOGB2LECC for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLAOGB2LECC.

How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LECC?

CLAOGB2L points to the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LECC points to Cala2ecclesiastical. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLAOGB2LECC 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.