SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LHBK
CLAOGB2LHBK belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LHBK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | HBK |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | Hoares Bank |
| 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.
- HBK 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 uses SWIFT code CLAOGB2LHBK?
The code CLAOGB2LHBK belongs to Hoares Bank, part of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in CLAOGB2LHBK stand for?
CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and HBK identifies the branch Hoares Bank.
Has Calastone LTD got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 628 SWIFT/BIC codes for Calastone LTD in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Calastone LTD.
Do I need CLAOGB2LHBK 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 still need CLAOGB2LHBK.
How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use CLAOGB2LHBK with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLAOGB2LHBK with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.