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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LVAN

CLAOGB2LVAN belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LVAN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LVAN
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeVAN
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2vanguard
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
VAN 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/BIC code CLAOGB2LVAN?

CLAOGB2LVAN identifies Cala2vanguard, a unit 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 CLAOGB2LVAN stand for?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the location code and VAN is the code of the branch Cala2vanguard.

Do I need CLAOGB2LVAN to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LVAN.

How long does it take to send money to Calastone LTD in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use CLAOGB2LVAN with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CLAOGB2LVAN with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LVAN?

CLAOGB2L points to the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LVAN is Cala2vanguard. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CLAOGB2LVAN.

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