SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LISL

CLAOGB2LISL belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LISL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LISL
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeISL
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2ifsldealing
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.
ISL 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 is behind BIC CLAOGB2LISL?

The code CLAOGB2LISL belongs to Cala2ifsldealing, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LISL?

CLAOGB2L points to the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LISL is Cala2ifsldealing. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LISL.

How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CLAOGB2LISL for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CLAOGB2LISL.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LISL mean?

CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and ISL is the code of the branch Cala2ifsldealing.

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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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