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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LSLA

CLAOGB2LSLA belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LSLA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LSLA
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeSLA
BankCalastone LTD
BranchStandard Life Assurance Limited
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.
SLA 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 is behind BIC CLAOGB2LSLA?

The code CLAOGB2LSLA belongs to Standard Life Assurance Limited, part 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 CLAOGB2LSLA?

CLAOGB2L is the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LSLA points to Standard Life Assurance Limited. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LSLA.

What does each part of CLAOGB2LSLA 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 SLA identifies the branch Standard Life Assurance Limited.

Has Calastone LTD got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Calastone LTD.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Calastone LTD?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need CLAOGB2LSLA 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. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LSLA.

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