SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LEVA
CLAOGB2LEVA belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LEVA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | EVA |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | Eaton Vance |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Calastone LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- EVA 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 SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LEVA?
The code CLAOGB2LEVA belongs to Eaton Vance, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need CLAOGB2LEVA for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LEVA.
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.
What does each part of CLAOGB2LEVA mean?
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 EVA is the code of the department Eaton Vance.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Calastone LTD in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LEVA?
CLAOGB2L is the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LEVA points to Eaton Vance. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLAOGB2LEVA 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.