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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LPRD

CLAOGB2LPRD belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LPRD

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LPRD
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codePRD
BankCalastone LTD
BranchPrudential Hk
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.
PRD 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 bank uses SWIFT code CLAOGB2LPRD?

CLAOGB2LPRD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Prudential Hk, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter CLAOGB2LPRD incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CLAOGB2LPRD against the details from Calastone LTD before you confirm.

Do I need CLAOGB2LPRD to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLAOGB2LPRD.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of CLAOGB2LPRD mean?

CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and PRD identifies the branch Prudential Hk.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LPRD?

CLAOGB2L is the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LPRD is Prudential Hk. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLAOGB2LPRD 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.