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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LIOF

CLAOGB2LIOF belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LIOF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LIOF
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeIOF
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2ioofregistry
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
IOF 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 is behind BIC CLAOGB2LIOF?

CLAOGB2LIOF identifies Cala2ioofregistry, part of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use CLAOGB2LIOF incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLAOGB2LIOF against the details from Calastone LTD before sending.

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 – the difference can be large.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LIOF?

CLAOGB2L points to the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LIOF points to Cala2ioofregistry. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LIOF.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LIOF mean?

CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and IOF identifies the branch Cala2ioofregistry.

Do I need CLAOGB2LIOF to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need CLAOGB2LIOF.

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