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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LKAM

CLAOGB2LKAM belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LKAM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LKAM
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeKAM
BankCalastone LTD
BranchKames Capital
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
KAM 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 SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LKAM?

The code CLAOGB2LKAM belongs to Kames Capital, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CLAOGB2LKAM for a euro transfer 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 CLAOGB2LKAM.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LKAM?

CLAOGB2L is the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LKAM points to Kames Capital. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LKAM.

What does each part of CLAOGB2LKAM stand for?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and KAM is the code of the branch Kames Capital.

What happens if I use CLAOGB2LKAM with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLAOGB2LKAM against the details from Calastone LTD before sending.

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