SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LPBW

CLAOGB2LPBW belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LPBW

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LPBW
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codePBW
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2pbw
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
PBW 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 uses SWIFT code CLAOGB2LPBW?

CLAOGB2LPBW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cala2pbw, a unit of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Calastone LTD?

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

Do I need CLAOGB2LPBW to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLAOGB2LPBW.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LPBW?

CLAOGB2L points to the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LPBW is Cala2pbw. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LPBW.

What does each part of CLAOGB2LPBW stand for?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and PBW is the code of the department Cala2pbw.

Does Calastone LTD have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 628 SWIFT/BIC codes for Calastone LTD in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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