SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LTHM
CLAOGB2LTHM belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LTHM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | THM |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | Thames River |
| 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.
- THM 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 CLAOGB2LTHM?
CLAOGB2LTHM identifies Thames River, a branch or department of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use CLAOGB2LTHM with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CLAOGB2LTHM against the details from Calastone LTD before you confirm.
What does each part of CLAOGB2LTHM stand for?
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 THM is the code of the branch Thames River.
What is the best way to send money to Calastone LTD in United Kingdom?
Banks often 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.
Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LTHM?
CLAOGB2L is the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LTHM is Thames River. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CLAOGB2LTHM if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need CLAOGB2LTHM for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CLAOGB2LTHM.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.