SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LTBE
CLAOGB2LTBE belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LTBE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | TBE |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | Tb Elite |
| 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.
- TBE 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 uses SWIFT code CLAOGB2LTBE?
CLAOGB2LTBE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Tb Elite, 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 do the letters in CLAOGB2LTBE mean?
CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and TBE is the code of the branch Tb Elite.
Do I need CLAOGB2LTBE for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LTBE.
How long does it take to send money to Calastone LTD?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LTBE?
CLAOGB2L points to the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LTBE points to Tb Elite. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LTBE.
What happens if I use CLAOGB2LTBE with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLAOGB2LTBE with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.