SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LLAM
CLAOGB2LLAM belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LLAM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | LAM |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | La Mondiale |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- LAM 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 code CLAOGB2LLAM?
The code CLAOGB2LLAM belongs to La Mondiale, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in CLAOGB2LLAM mean?
CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and LAM is the code of the branch La Mondiale.
Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LLAM?
CLAOGB2L points to the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LLAM is La Mondiale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLAOGB2LLAM if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Calastone LTD in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CLAOGB2LLAM for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LLAM.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.