SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LPAN
CLAOGB2LPAN belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LPAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | PAN |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | — |
| 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.
- PAN 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LPAN?
The code CLAOGB2LPAN belongs to Calastone LTD, a unit of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of CLAOGB2LPAN stand for?
CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and PAN is the code of the branch Calastone LTD.
Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LPAN?
CLAOGB2L is the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LPAN points to Calastone LTD. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LPAN.
Do I need CLAOGB2LPAN to send euros 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. For other currencies you do need CLAOGB2LPAN.
How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use CLAOGB2LPAN with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLAOGB2LPAN against the details from Calastone LTD before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.