SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LIGN

CLAOGB2LIGN belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LIGN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LIGN
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeIGN
BankCalastone LTD
BranchIgnis Asset Management
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
IGN 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 CLAOGB2LIGN?

The code CLAOGB2LIGN belongs to Ignis Asset Management, a unit of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Calastone LTD?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LIGN?

CLAOGB2L points to the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LIGN is Ignis Asset Management. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLAOGB2LIGN if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LIGN mean?

CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and IGN identifies the department Ignis Asset Management.

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 CLAOGB2LIGN for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you still need CLAOGB2LIGN.

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