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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LMAJ

CLAOGB2LMAJ belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LMAJ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LMAJ
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeMAJ
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2maj
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.
MAJ 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 BIC CLAOGB2LMAJ?

The code CLAOGB2LMAJ belongs to Cala2maj, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need CLAOGB2LMAJ to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CLAOGB2LMAJ.

How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take?

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

What does each part of CLAOGB2LMAJ mean?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and MAJ identifies the branch Cala2maj.

What happens if I enter CLAOGB2LMAJ incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLAOGB2LMAJ with the recipient before sending.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LMAJ?

CLAOGB2L points to the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LMAJ is Cala2maj. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LMAJ.

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