SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LVEN
CLAOGB2LVEN belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOGB2LVEN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOGB2L |
| Branch code | VEN |
| Bank | Calastone LTD |
| Branch | Cala2ven |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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.
- VEN 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 BIC CLAOGB2LVEN?
The code CLAOGB2LVEN belongs to Cala2ven, part of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Calastone LTD got other 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.
Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LVEN?
CLAOGB2L points to the main office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LVEN is Cala2ven. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLAOGB2LVEN if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CLAOGB2LVEN mean?
CLAO is the institution code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and VEN identifies the department Cala2ven.
Do I need CLAOGB2LVEN for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CLAOGB2LVEN.
How long does it take to send money to Calastone LTD?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.