SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LNUC
CLAOGB2LNUC belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LNUC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | NUC |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | Nucleus |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- NUC 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 CLAOGB2LNUC?
CLAOGB2LNUC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nucleus, a unit of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use CLAOGB2LNUC incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLAOGB2LNUC against the details from Calastone LTD before you confirm.
What does each part of CLAOGB2LNUC mean?
CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and NUC identifies the branch Nucleus.
Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LNUC?
CLAOGB2L is the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LNUC points to Nucleus. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LNUC.
Do I need CLAOGB2LNUC for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LNUC.
How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.