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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LNVF

CLAOGB2LNVF belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LNVF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LNVF
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeNVF
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2noviafinancial2
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
NVF 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 branch is behind BIC CLAOGB2LNVF?

The code CLAOGB2LNVF belongs to Cala2noviafinancial2, part of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LNVF stand for?

CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and NVF identifies the branch Cala2noviafinancial2.

What is the best way to send money to Calastone LTD in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LNVF?

CLAOGB2L points to the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LNVF is Cala2noviafinancial2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLAOGB2LNVF if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need CLAOGB2LNVF for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CLAOGB2LNVF.

How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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