SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LSPH
CLAOGB2LSPH belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LSPH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | SPH |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | Sph |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- SPH 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 CLAOGB2LSPH?
CLAOGB2LSPH is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sph, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need CLAOGB2LSPH to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CLAOGB2LSPH.
How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LSPH?
CLAOGB2L is the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LSPH points to Sph. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LSPH.
What does each part of CLAOGB2LSPH 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 SPH is the code of the branch Sph.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Calastone LTD in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.