SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LJAR

CLAOGB2LJAR belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LJAR

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LJAR
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeJAR
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCalajar
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.
JAR 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LJAR?

CLAOGB2LJAR identifies Calajar, part of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LJAR?

CLAOGB2L is the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LJAR points to Calajar. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLAOGB2LJAR if the recipient asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CLAOGB2LJAR to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LJAR.

Has Calastone LTD got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 628 SWIFT/BIC codes for Calastone LTD in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LJAR stand for?

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

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