SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LJAN

CLAOGB2LJAN belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LJAN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LJAN
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeJAN
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2jan
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
JAN 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LJAN?

The code CLAOGB2LJAN belongs to Cala2jan, part of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LJAN stand for?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and JAN identifies the branch Cala2jan.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LJAN?

CLAOGB2L is the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LJAN is Cala2jan. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LJAN.

What happens if I enter CLAOGB2LJAN incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLAOGB2LJAN against the details from Calastone LTD before sending.

Has Calastone LTD got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 628 SWIFT/BIC codes for Calastone LTD in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need CLAOGB2LJAN for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LJAN.

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