SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LGPS

CLAOGB2LGPS belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LGPS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LGPS
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeGPS
BankCalastone LTD
BranchGlobal Portfolio Solutions
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.
GPS 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 BIC CLAOGB2LGPS?

CLAOGB2LGPS identifies Global Portfolio Solutions, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use CLAOGB2LGPS with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLAOGB2LGPS against the details from Calastone LTD before you confirm.

What does each part of CLAOGB2LGPS mean?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and GPS is the code of the department Global Portfolio Solutions.

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 2–4 business days.

Do I need CLAOGB2LGPS for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LGPS.

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