SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LPLT

CLAOGB2LPLT belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LPLT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LPLT
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codePLT
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCalaplt
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
PLT 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 is behind BIC CLAOGB2LPLT?

The code CLAOGB2LPLT belongs to Calaplt, a unit of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LPLT?

CLAOGB2L points to the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LPLT points to Calaplt. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LPLT.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LPLT stand for?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and PLT is the code of the department Calaplt.

Does Calastone LTD have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.

Do I need CLAOGB2LPLT for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CLAOGB2LPLT.

How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one 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.