SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LFSI
CLAOGB2LFSI belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LFSI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | FSI |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | First State Investments |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- FSI 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 CLAOGB2LFSI?
The code CLAOGB2LFSI belongs to First State Investments, a unit of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Calastone LTD?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Does Calastone LTD have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 628 SWIFT/BIC codes for Calastone LTD in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Calastone LTD.
What do the letters in CLAOGB2LFSI mean?
CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and FSI is the code of the department First State Investments.
What happens if I use CLAOGB2LFSI with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLAOGB2LFSI with the recipient before sending.
Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LFSI?
CLAOGB2L points to the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LFSI is First State Investments. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LFSI.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.