SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LPPS

CLAOGB2LPPS belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LPPS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LPPS
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codePPS
BankCalastone LTD
BranchPortland Portfolio Solutions
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Calastone LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
PPS 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 SWIFT code CLAOGB2LPPS?

CLAOGB2LPPS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Portland Portfolio Solutions, a unit of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need CLAOGB2LPPS to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need CLAOGB2LPPS.

How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of CLAOGB2LPPS 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 PPS identifies the department Portland Portfolio Solutions.

Does Calastone LTD have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 628 SWIFT/BIC codes for Calastone LTD in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Calastone LTD.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LPPS?

CLAOGB2L points to the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LPPS points to Portland Portfolio Solutions. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLAOGB2LPPS if the recipient asks for it.

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