SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LFTL
CLAOGB2LFTL belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LFTL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | FTL |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | Franklin Templeton UK |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- FTL 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 uses SWIFT code CLAOGB2LFTL?
CLAOGB2LFTL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Franklin Templeton UK, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in CLAOGB2LFTL mean?
CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and FTL is the code of the branch Franklin Templeton UK.
How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CLAOGB2LFTL to send euros 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 still need CLAOGB2LFTL.
Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LFTL?
CLAOGB2L is the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LFTL is Franklin Templeton UK. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLAOGB2LFTL 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.