SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LMOL

CLAOGB2LMOL belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LMOL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LMOL
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeMOL
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2mol
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
MOL 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 CLAOGB2LMOL?

CLAOGB2LMOL identifies Cala2mol, a unit of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of CLAOGB2LMOL stand for?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and MOL identifies the branch Cala2mol.

What happens if I use CLAOGB2LMOL with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLAOGB2LMOL with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need CLAOGB2LMOL for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 still need CLAOGB2LMOL.

How long does it take to send money to Calastone LTD in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LMOL?

CLAOGB2L is the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LMOL is Cala2mol. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CLAOGB2LMOL if the recipient asks for it.

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